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PRIDE: Our History, Our Future
Knowing some of the history, challenges and protective factors can go a long way in enhancing your ability to provide compassionate, effective care to people from LGBTQ2+ communities.
Supporting safe health-care at hospitals and clinics during COVID-19
As Island Health increases services levels at all of our health-care facilities, we are asking for the public’s help to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
#DifferentTogether Pledge
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu
Dawn Thomas, Aa ap waa iik, is Island Health’s first-ever Executive Lead, Indigenous Health
Island Health is pleased to announce that Dawn Thomas, Aa ap waa iik, is the organization’s new Executive Lead, Indigenous Health.
Island Health Pride message 2020
This June, Island Health is celebrating Pride to show that love is healthy – whatever a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.
Island Health simulation team supports healthcare providers around the world during COVID crisis
Simulation is a technique used frequently in healthcare training, particularly during high risk situations like COVID-19 that clinicians don’t encounter often. It allows healthcare teams to practice how they can respond to a patient in different situations.
Island Health signs project agreement for first publicly funded dementia village on Vancouver Island
Island Health is thrilled to have signed a project development agreement with Providence Living to build and operate a 156-bed dementia village in the Comox Valley.
Island Health extends appointment of administrator at Nanaimo Seniors Village
Island Health is extending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Nanaimo Seniors Village.
Island Health ambassadors protect patients, staff and physicians from COVID-19
Bev Groenewold is by nature a friendly person, but the pediatric nurse at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital typically doesn’t greet people at the front doors of the facility.