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Herculean effort supports cancer patients during Highway 4 wildfire closure
The impact of the Cameron Lake wildfires and resulting Highway 4 closure on people living and working in Port Alberni, Tofino and other nearby communities has been immense, including those requiring specialized cancer care. Despite being cut off from the critical medical services they needed, the devoted cancer care teams at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) and BC Cancer – Victoria jumped into action to ensure cancer patients got the care they needed.
Island Health takes steps to stabilize and improve south island maternity services
Pregnant patients and care providers in the south island region will soon have access to more hospital-based support thanks to the development of an In-House Registered Midwife (IHRM) position at Victoria General Hospital.
Port McNeill Hospital staff enriched by strength of team-based care
One of the most unique aspects of nursing at PMH is the opportunity to work in both acute care and in the emergency department (ED). Nurses take turns caring for patients on the floor, and rotating through the ED.
“We’ve got your back”: the inspiring impact of Victoria’s Early Psychosis Intervention Program
Cameron Webster is living proof that life sometimes has a way of coming full circle. In 2014, Webster became a client of Island Health’s Early Psychosis Intervention Program in Victoria after being diagnosed with psychosis; a year later he was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, which features symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Island Health Magazine Fall 2023
This issue features articles on dementia research, how misinformation can threaten our health, fall-inspired recipes, the Health Career Access Program and more
A safer sleep for baby: Island Health’s Baby Bed program serves families across the region
Families across the Island Health region can access the Baby Bed program that promotes safe sleep for babies and strong connections between families and caregivers.
GoHealth BC nurses support North Vancouver Island staff and sites
Originally exclusive to Northern Health as a way to address staffing challenges in rural and remote sites, GoHealth BC is a collaborative effort between Northern Health, Interior Health, Island Health, the Ministry of Health, and the British Columbia Nurses Union to allow Northern Health nurses to expand their scope of professional practice and take on new experiences in places like NVI.
Our Health, Our Community survey deadline extended to hear from more Cowichan Valley residents
The Our Health, Our Community survey for the Cowichan Valley region is being extended and will remain open until October 3 to help boost participation.
Island Health administrator appointed at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre
Island Health’s Board of Directors has temporarily appointed an administrator to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of Victoria Chinatown Care Centre long-term care home.