PES Acute Psychiatry Revitalization Action Update
Island Health has launched a Psychiatric Emergency Services/Acute Care Improvement Project. This project involves dedicated personnel looking at many aspects of care.
Island Health response to correspondence on North Island Laboratory services
The following is a response sent to community members by Island Health’s Vice President for Clinical Operations for Central and North Island:
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.