News Releases

Scam Alert: Fake job postings target overseas healthcare professionals

Island Health is warning the public of potential schemes targeting overseas health care professionals.

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New Baby Hugging Program introduced at Victoria General Hospital

Victoria – Island Health announced today the launch of the Huggies® No Baby Unhugged® initiative, a baby hugging program, at 

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Island Health Community Wellness Grant Recipients

ISLAND WIDE – Island Health has awarded 50 Community Wellness Grants to organizations across Vancouver Island.

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One choice changed my life forever

“If what I say could help save even one person’s life, it would mean everything to me”, said Cody Johnson. Cody is referring to secondary school students who participate in Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program.

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AIDS Vancouver Island and Island Health implementing overdose prevention services in the Comox Valley

COURTENAY—As part of the Province’s response to the overdose emergency, AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) and Island Health have implemented an overdose prevention site at 355 6th Street in Courtenay.

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