Avoid social gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19
To support the Provincial Health Officer’s directions around social distancing and protect our residents, patients and staff from the transmission of COVID-19, Island Health wants to reinforce the importance of avoiding gatherings to limit the spread of this virus.
Visitor restrictions in place at Island Health facilities/outpatient clinics
To keep our patients, families and staff safe and in keeping with the provincial health officer’s recommendations for social distancing, Island Health is limiting the number of visitors entering our buildings, effective immediately.
Island Health COVID-19 referral-only screening clinic in Victoria
Island Health is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control to respond to COVID-19. While there are confirmed cases in the province, the risk to British Columbians and Vancouver Islanders remains low.
Expansion of Duncan wound care clinic benefits community and nursing staff
Marlene Rice, a wound care clinic client at Duncan Community Health Services on Ingram Street, says the recent addition of a third treatment room for wound care is a big benefit for clients and for nursing staff alike.
NRGH Emergency Department parking to be temporarily reduced
Parking in the lots near the Emergency Department and Renal Services at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital will be temporarily reduced on Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21.
Code Hack is back!
Are you ready for an exciting challenge that could help shape the future of health care? Island Health is looking for 100 people to participate in a 24-hour design sprint that aims to generate fresh ideas to improve health care.
Temporary service reduction at Port Alice Health Centre
Island Health is advising that, despite significant effort to fill shifts, there is a temporary shortage of registered nurses and physicians over the holiday season resulting in a temporary service reduction at the Port Alice Health Centre.
Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Service included in enhanced security approach
Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Service included in enhanced security approach in Cowichan Valley.
Island Health administrator appointed at Selkirk Seniors Village
Island Health’s Board of Directors has temporarily appointed an administrator to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations at Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria.