Baby Bed program expands in central and north Vancouver Island
Island Health is expanding its Baby Bed program to all new families in central and north Vancouver Island.
Video series about dementia caregivers receives international recognition
An Island Health video series created for family caregivers of people with dementia disorders has received awards from two different organizations.
Holiday wellness: Tips to stay safe this season
Make the most of the festive season while taking care of your mental and physical health.
Island Health’s flu season mask-up policy for visitors comes into effect December 2, 2019
To help protect patients, staff and the public from the flu, Island Health’s mask-up visitor policy starts December 2.
Island Health administrator appointed at Nanaimo Seniors Village
An administrator has been temporarily appointed by the Island Health Board of Directors to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of Nanaimo Seniors Village.
Urgent, primary care centre planned for Victoria
People living in Victoria will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care with the opening of the city's first urgent and primary care centre (UPCC).
Community Wellness Granting Program call for applications
People on Vancouver Island will benefit from up to $800,000 in community wellness grants that are once again being provided by Island Health to improve the health and well-being of Island residents.
More long-term care support for people in the Comox Valley
People in the Comox Valley will soon have access to a new long-term care facility that will provide 126 publicly-funded long-term and hospice care beds.
Do you really have time for the flu? Get immunized. Get protected.
It’s time to invest in yourself – your health, your family and your community – with a flu shot.