Island Health aims to boost responses to B.C. SPEAK Survey
B.C.’s largest population health survey, the SPEAK survey, has been extended and will remain open until July 31 to help boost participation.
Island Health goes green to shine a light on preventable injuries
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) lights up green this week to mark the seventh National Injury Prevention Day in Canada.
Temporary service interruption for Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department
Due to limited staffing availability, Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency department will be closed overnight from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. The emergency department will remain open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
Island Health Step Up Youth volunteer program a resounding success
After a successful first year back in-person after the pandemic hiatus, Island Health’s Step Up Youth volunteer program has wrapped for the year.
Temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department
Due to limited care provider availability, the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will be closed on June 21 and June 22.
Island Health continues to monitor and respond to impacts of Highway 4 closure
As the closure of Highway 4 carries on into a third week, Island Health continues to implement contingency plans to minimize impacts to patients and clients and ensure emergency services are there for those that need them.
Island Health announces 2023/2024 Community Wellness Grant Recipients
Community resilience will be supported by 51 new projects across Vancouver Island and surrounding coastal communities because of Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant Program.
Island Health expands access to mental health and substance use counselling
Residents of Vancouver Island living with moderate mental health and substance use challenges now have improved access to publicly-funded, community-based counselling.
Patient registration hours change at Ladysmith Community Health Centre Urgent Care
The Ladysmith Community Health Centre is adjusting its urgent care patient registration hours to 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., everyday, effective Thursday, June 1.