Island Health surpasses 500,000 first dose vaccine milestone
Island Health and our partners are celebrating another historic milestone, now that more than half a million residents have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This milestone was reached on May 27.
Island Health adds vital substance use treatment beds for youth in Campbell River and Comox
Young people in Island Health will have more access to substance use supports with the opening of new youth treatment beds, including the first site with multi-bed capacity in the Comox Valley.
Community conversations coming for Cowichan Valley Wellness and Recovery Centre
The ongoing toxic drug poisoning crisis is causing hundreds of people in the Cowichan Valley to overdose each year. Sadly, dozens do not survive.
Island Health secures additional physicians and leased space to support primary care services in Port McNeill
Island Health has identified two additional temporary physicians and leased space within the community to ensure residents of Port McNeill and the surrounding region have continued access to primary care services.
More than 50% of eligible people in B.C. have received first vaccine dose
More than 50% of all eligible people in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID19 vaccine.
Island Health thanks nurses for answering the call
It is fitting that the Canadian Nurses’ Association theme for National Nursing Week May 10-16 is “We Answer the Call.”
Island Health overdose awareness campaign aims to reach men who use drugs alone
Island Health overdose awareness campaign aims to reach men who use drugs alone.
The First Nations Health Authority and Island Health Stand in solidarity with Stz’uminus First Nation to Promote Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
We are saddened and disappointed by the vandalism that occurred last weekend near Ladysmith involving the removal of red dresses that were on display along the Island Highway to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
Health-care workers need your help
The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is here and like all of us, our health-care teams are ready to put the pandemic behind them.