News
West Coast General Hospital outbreak declared
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) in Port Alberni after evidence of transmission in the medical-surgical B-wing.
COVID-19 outbreak at Saanich Peninsula Hospital
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) after evidence of transmission in acute care areas.
Island Health expands COVID-19 testing in Nanaimo
Island Health has opened a new COVID-19 collection site at Vancouver Island University. People with cold, flu or COVID-19-like symptoms can now book an appointment to get a test at the VIU campus, 900 Fifth Street, in Nanaimo.
Media Statement on behalf of B.C. health authorities
Media Statement on behalf of B.C. health authorities regarding the release of report – In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C.Health Care
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Veterans Memorial Lodge long-term care home in Victoria
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Veterans Memorial Lodge long-term care home located in Victoria. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 to date. Communication with residents, families and staff is underway.
Pandemic reflections on the bus
Op-ed by Island Health’s newest medical health officer, Dr. Sandra Allison.
Currents Fall 2020
Read about Island Health staff activities, learn about Island Health programs, celebrate achievements and see lots of photos of Island Health employees at work and play.
Update to outbreak at Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni
Island Health has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak which was declared at Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni on November 16.
“It takes courage to do this job”: Sandra Allison is Island Health’s newest medical health officer
Sandra Allison has joined Island Health’s team of medical health officers, and will work alongside Mike Benusic to serve the central Vancouver Island region.