Summer is here and the warm sun is gracing us. In Island Health, our staff, medical staff, students and volunteers continue to shine brightly with unwavering passion for our shared work and the people we serve, despite the incredible challenges our teams face.
A new report from the BC Coroners Service shows that 18 people died last year by accidental drowning in the Island Health region – three more people than the ten year average of 15.
Island Health and Our Cowichan Communities Health Network are launching a health and wellness survey for residents of the Cowichan Valley aimed at gathering information that will help to inform programs, services and policies in the region.
A Victoria-based Youth Action Team that promoted harm reduction education and training at Belmont Secondary School has been recognized by Island Health for its innovation and dedication.
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has a beautiful new piece of Coast Salish art enhancing its main entrance to honour the partnership between Snuneymuxw First Nation and the hospital.
Youth experiencing serious substance use challenges have benefited from enhanced outreach and support services in communities across Vancouver Island, thanks to Y-STAR teams established throughout 2022.
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 is benefiting from more health care assistants as the Health Career Access Program makes training more accessible to new health-care workers.
Due to limited staffing availability and to ensure Saanich Peninsula residents have access to the health-care services they need during daytime and early evening hours when the Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency department is busiest, Island Health is implementing a temporary overnight closure of the emergency department.