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Island Health introducing voluntary Indigenous self-identification program at all care facilities
As part of our commitment to providing safe, culturally appropriate care that is free of racism and discrimination for all patients, Island Health is implementing a voluntary Indigenous-self identification program (ISI) at all care facilities where patients are registered to receive services.
Newly expanded emergency department at West Coast General Hospital ready for patients
People in Port Alberni and surrounding communities can now access the emergency health services they need in the newly expanded emergency department at West Coast General Hospital.
Progress made towards returning south island operating rooms to full capacity
More people will get the surgical procedures they need, as the focused efforts and enhanced recruitment initiatives Island Health committed to in the summer will enable operating rooms to reopen at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital in November.
Currents Fall 2023
This feature of Currents includes stories about Island Health staff making a difference in Ghana, efforts to support cancer patients impacted by the highway 4 road closure, information about Victoria’s early psychosis intervention program, Halloween celebrations and more.
James Bay Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed to in-person visits November 2, 2023 due to planned power outage
The James Bay Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be closed to in-person visits all day on Thursday November 2, 2023 due to a planned power outage.
Gorge Road Hospital now called Gorge Road Health Centre
The Gorge Road Hospital at 63 Gorge Road East in Victoria has been re-named the Gorge Road Health Centre.
New video interpretation service improves communication with patients
Island Health patients and staff now have access to 240 languages in a matter of seconds with a new on-demand audio and video remote interpreting service. Patients and providers can connect to a live, medically trained interpreter around the clock, ensuring no health information is lost in translation.
New long-term care home coming to Nanaimo
More people in Nanaimo and surrounding communities will have access to long-term care as Island Health prepares to build a new care home with more than 300 beds.
New Care and Connection Kiosks provide discreet life-saving harm reduction supplies 24/7
Island Health is introducing three Care and Connection Kiosks at hospitals in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Victoria offering community members an innovative way to access free, life-saving, harm reduction supplies and information about mental health and substance use services, supports and treatment.