News
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Marks 50-Year Milestone
On June 15, staff, volunteers, and community members will gather to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH).
More options available for people needing same day mental health and addiction supports
People on the South Island experiencing a mental health or substance use issue that does not require a hospital visit can now access a same-day assessment appointment and/or walk-in counselling at Island Health’s Central Access and Rapid Engagement Services (CARES) in Victoria.
Two new Port Hardy physicians ready to accept new patients
Island Health is pleased to welcome two new physicians to the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre.
Currents Spring / Summer 2024
In this edition we feature Island Health’s Heart Health team, shine a light on innovative approaches to quality improvements and solving wicked problems, profile research nurses and a new physician in Port Hardy, and we share Island Health’s efforts to address climate change and the environment.
For parents, from a parent: nine poison prevention tips from an ICU doctor
An Island Health ICU doctor is encouraging parents to be aware of potential poisoning risks in the home, this Safe Kids Week, June 3 to 9.
More appointment availability, new hours at North Island Hospital, Campbell River outpatient lab
Island Health is taking steps to increase access and reliability for outpatient laboratory services at the North Island Hospital, Campbell River (NIH-CR) outpatient lab.
Triumphing over trauma: VGH patients show how human spirit prevails
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.
Making connections for climate action: recapping the Climate Change and Health Community Gathering
Empowering, collaborative, embracing, inclusive – these are just some of the descriptions that highlight the impact of the recent Climate Change and Health Community Gathering in Nanaimo.
National Heart Failure Awareness Week: Prioritizing Heart Health
Heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood efficiently throughout the body, has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular conditions globally.