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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.

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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.

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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.

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Leaders with nursing backgrounds helping to shape health care system of tomorrow

Island Health’s leadership team is comprised of people with a variety of skills and experiences – and many of these dedicated leaders began their careers at the frontline of healthcare as nurses.

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Celebration of nurses: changing lives, shaping tomorrow

Island Health is grateful to the many nurses who work in a variety of settings across Vancouver Island. Their dedication, skills, and kindness have and continue to leave a lasting impact on patients, clients and communities.

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Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre welcomed new physician to the care team

Residents of Port Hardy and nearby areas now have enhanced access to primary care, as Dr. Sinan Alkhaleeli, a recent addition to Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre since November 2023, is now accepting new clients.

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Crisis response team and community café win 2024 mental health and substance use awards

In conjunction with Mental Health Week (May 6-12), Island Health is recognizing two groups for their efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

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Island Health announces unified design innovation for three new long-term care homes to be built on north, central and southern Vancouver Island

In an initiative aimed at standardizing future long-term care home environments, Island Health has selected Stantec as the sole consultant to design three new long-term care (LTC) homes in Campbell River, Nanaimo/Lantzville and Colwood.

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Heroes in the halls: Superheroes of Victoria visit kids in hospital

Formed in January 2024, the partnership between Island Health and Superheroes of Victoria Volunteer Society (SOVVS) - a dedicated group of volunteers who bring to life popular characters from comic books and movies - aims to surprise young patients with visits from various superheroes at least once a month, making their time in the hospital a bit brighter.

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Beyond the fridge – nurse publishes son’s art in book for global impact on autism

A lot of proud parents put their children’s artwork on the fridge but Psychiatric Nurse May Sosa turned her son’s drawings into a children’s storybook to help create awareness around autism.

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