People with acute and severe mental health challenges, which are significantly impacting their day to day lives, are receiving the care and supports they need to improve their quality of life through Island Health’s Bridging Care Program.
Indigenous youth and local community members have been empowered with vital water safety and lifesaving skills through a transformative partnership between the Strathcona Regional District and Island Health's Community Wellness Grant program.
Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Physician Dr. Omar Ahmad was on shift in the Victoria General Hospital Intensive Care Unit the night a windstorm caused a tree to crash onto Ann Bailey’s home.
Island Health’s leadership team is comprised of people with a variety of skills and experiences – and many of these dedicated leaders began their careers at the frontline of healthcare as nurses.
Island Health is grateful to the many nurses who work in a variety of settings across Vancouver Island. Their dedication, skills, and kindness have and continue to leave a lasting impact on patients, clients and communities.
Formed in January 2024, the partnership between Island Health and Superheroes of Victoria Volunteer Society (SOVVS) - a dedicated group of volunteers who bring to life popular characters from comic books and movies - aims to surprise young patients with visits from various superheroes at least once a month, making their time in the hospital a bit brighter.
A lot of proud parents put their children’s artwork on the fridge but Psychiatric Nurse May Sosa turned her son’s drawings into a children’s storybook to help create awareness around autism.