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Wave of empowerment: Island Health grant fosters water safety and cultural preservation in Campbell River
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.
People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for Campbell River to Duncan
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the following region in Island Health: East Vancouver Island – Campbell River to Duncan The Province has not declared an extreme heat emergency for this region.
Island Health announces 2024/2025 Community Wellness Grant Recipients
Island Health is celebrating the launch of 53 new locally-led wellness projects focused on community resilience, made possible with funding from Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant Program.
People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands and expanded for East Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island
Environment and Climate Change Canada has expanded the heat warning to include Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, East Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island regions in Island Health.
Outreach teams urge water safety this summer
Island Health and Lifesaving Society, BC and Yukon Branch are calling on the region’s residents to focus on water safety this National Injury Prevention Day, July 5.
Island Health Summer Magazine 2024
This issue features a milestone celebration at the site of the future Cowichan District Hospital, health information about cancer screening, including a new cervix self-screening tool, a story about how community based respiratory therapists are helping people with COPD live healthy at home.
Canadian Men’s Health Month: exploring perinatal depression in men
June marks Canadian Men’s Health Month – an excellent opportunity to consider the important but oft-neglected topic of perinatal depression in men.
Tips for a safe and sound summer festival season
As the temperatures rise and the festival season sets in; Island Health has health tips to ensure everyone has a fun, and safe, summer.
Simple, safe, effective: Island Health grant supports washroom sensor project for Vancouver Island libraries
Special sensors in washrooms at select Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) branches can help save lives and support staff, library users and communities by monitoring for medical emergencies, including toxic drug poisonings.