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Island Health continues to monitor and respond to impacts of Highway 4 closure
As the closure of Highway 4 carries on into a third week, Island Health continues to implement contingency plans to minimize impacts to patients and clients and ensure emergency services are there for those that need them.
Temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department
Due to limited care provider availability, the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will be closed on June 21 and June 22.
Island Health announces 2023/2024 Community Wellness Grant Recipients
Community resilience will be supported by 51 new projects across Vancouver Island and surrounding coastal communities because of Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant Program.
Island Health expands access to mental health and substance use counselling
Residents of Vancouver Island living with moderate mental health and substance use challenges now have improved access to publicly-funded, community-based counselling.
Patient registration hours change at Ladysmith Community Health Centre Urgent Care
The Ladysmith Community Health Centre is adjusting its urgent care patient registration hours to 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., everyday, effective Thursday, June 1.
Temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department
Due to limited care provider availability, the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) emergency department (ED) will be closed from June 1 to June 4, inclusive.
Island Health launches dedicated North Vancouver Island transportation service
A new transportation service now rolling between health-care sites in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Port Alice is improving access to health-care services for North Vancouver Island residents.
Potential adjustments to overnight staffing at Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department
Saanich Peninsula Hospital is currently experiencing overnight staffing challenges and as we enter the summer months, patients may experience an alternative model of care in the emergency department.
Island Health nurses support each other in the growing use of electronic health records
National Nursing Week is an opportunity to celebrate Island Health nurses who are helping advance the electronic health record across the region.