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Statement on University of Waterloo Campus Hate-Motivated Attack
Island Health stands with the victims, their families, the University of Waterloo, other university communities, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all who have been affected by this demonstration of hate.
Temporary overnight service interruption for Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department July 7 to September 4
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.
Island Health aims to boost responses to B.C. SPEAK Survey
B.C.’s largest population health survey, the SPEAK survey, has been extended and will remain open until July 31 to help boost participation.
Island Health goes green to shine a light on preventable injuries
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) lights up green this week to mark the seventh National Injury Prevention Day in Canada.
Island Health Magazine Summer 2023
This issue features articles on the Cowichan Health & Care Plan, a new Island Health program that helps caregivers navigate their journey, a new transportation service in the North Island, conversations on climate change and more.
Temporary service interruption for Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department
Due to limited staffing availability, Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency department will be closed overnight from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. The emergency department will remain open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
Island Health Step Up Youth volunteer program a resounding success
After a successful first year back in-person after the pandemic hiatus, Island Health’s Step Up Youth volunteer program has wrapped for the year.
Inspirational Island Health employees embark on Road to Recovery
A pair of Cowichan-based Island Health employees are cycling across Canada this summer to raise funds and awareness about mental health, homelessness, substance use and brain injuries - and how these issues are so connected.
Island Health continues to monitor and respond to impacts of Highway 4 closure
As the closure of Highway 4 carries on into a third week, Island Health continues to implement contingency plans to minimize impacts to patients and clients and ensure emergency services are there for those that need them.