Community health care is essential, even during a pandemic
Island Health provides community health services to over 20,000 clients annually to help people across the region live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Each day 8,000 clients living in communities across Island Health receive home care visits.
Grieving brother urges people to get vaccinated after sister dies from COVID-19
Cory Ronningen’s sister, Kelly, a 44 year old single mother from Duncan, BC, died August 30 from complications of COVID-19. Cory says Kelly expressed a lack of trust in the COVID-19 vaccines and was influenced by conspiracy theories and misinformation.
Changing the conversation: pilot projects focus on improving emergency department care for people who use opioids
A better experience for people who use opioids and their care providers is the goal of two pilot projects underway at emergency departments in Campbell River and Victoria.
Reflecting on a Lifetime of Humanitarian Work
Dr. Steve Beerman, a Nanaimo family physician who retired last March from Anchor Family Medicine after 34 years of family practice, reflects on his career, the volunteer work he is still passionate about, and the joy that has come from 40 years of volunteering.
Taking action towards Reconciliation at Island Health
Leah Collins, Board Chair, discusses taking action towards reconciliation at Island Health with the delivery of an Indigenous specific action plan and with the removal of the name Begbie from a building at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Cowichan Valley Virtual COVID Ward provides care and support to COVID-19 patients
For the last several months, Dr. Kelsey Kozoriz has expanded the Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) Respiratory Assessment Clinic to provide virtual and in-person care to those who do not have a primary care provider.
Island Health is recognizing PRIDE throughout the month of June
We are in a time of reckoning. We are listening with greater openness to truths of others, accepting that we all have very different experiences in the world depending on the colour of our skin, indigeneity, ability, sex, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.
Bus Outings Resume for Long-term Care Residents
Bus outings contribute to their residents’ health and wellness by enabling them to get out and reminisce.
Cowichan eye-surgery patient Canada’s first recipient of new lens implant technology
Tracy Parow is Canada’s first recipient of new lens implant technology.