National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, it is a time to highlight the importance of deepening our understanding of systemic racism so we can actively address health inequities.
#DifferentTogether Pledge
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu
Island Health Pride message 2020
This June, Island Health is celebrating Pride to show that love is healthy – whatever a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.
South Island and Gulf Islands Home Support Transition
On November 1, 2019, home support services that were previously delivered by Beacon Community Services transitioned to Island Health.
Island Health Statement on the North Island Hospital Start Up
The North Island Hospital represents a major advancement in the delivery of acute care on the mid and North Island.
Island Health Statement on North Island Hospital Parking
Island Health will not be charging the public, staff, volunteers or physicians for parking at the campuses of the North Island Hospital.
Island Health Statement on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Patients and their families have many decisions to make when faced with end-of-life care or intolerable suffering. It’s important for Vancouver Island residents, and all BC residents, to understand the health care options available to them.
Island Health CEO Message: Woss Derailment
It is with deep regret that I write to share information about a fatal accident that occurred yesterday in Woss – a remote community in the North Island near Port McNeill.
Island Health Statement on Supervised Consumption Services
Island Health has long recognized the role of supervised consumption services as part of a range of health authority-wide evidence-based services that support prevention, harm reduction and treatment for individuals living with substance use challenges.