News
Extension of temporary overnight service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital emergency department
Port Hardy Hospital emergency department will continue to be closed overnights from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. through to the morning of February 6, 2023. It will remain open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day during the overnight closure.
Non-urgent X-ray services temporarily unavailable at Tofino General Hospital
Island Health is advising community members and visitors to the area that non-urgent X-ray services will be temporarily unavailable at Tofino General Hospital on January 10 to allow for equipment maintenance.
Extension of temporary overnight service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital emergency department
Port Hardy Hospital emergency department will continue to be closed overnights from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. through to the morning of January 23, 2023. It will remain open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day during the overnight closure.
New Resilience and Safety Grants
In order to expand collaborative opportunities, Island Health is allocating up to $1 million for a new grant program aimed at helping improve mental health, mitigate the harms associated with illicit substance use and build youth resilience.
Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department to re-open for daytime service January 1
The Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will re-open for regular daytime hours at 8 a.m. on January 1. It will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week.
Statement regarding incident at Victoria General Hospital
Island Health confirms there was a mechanical emergency at Victoria General Hospital this morning.
Temporary changes to urgent care hours at Chemainus Health Care Centre in January
Due to limited physician availability, Island Health is advising community residents and visitors about changes to the operating hours for urgent care services at the Chemainus Health Care Centre during the month of January.
Looking at what is ahead for Island Health
In order to care for our communities, we must support care providers. We are investing in our care teams, recruiting the next generation of care providers, and partnering on training opportunities.
Christmas Hours in effect among Capital Region UPCCs
Island Health is consolidating urgent and primary care services to two sites on Christmas Day to reduce the risk of last-minute closures due to weather-related challenges or limited staffing.