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Island Health and TELUS Health partner to support patients by monitoring their COVID-19 symptoms remotely
As more people began testing positive for COVID-19, the number of people who needed a daily check-in increased dramatically.
Island Health long-term care staff use simulations to protect patients and staff from COVID-19
One of the strategies for helping care providers to anticipate and respond to a COVID-19 scenario is through the use of simulations.
Government of Canada supports safer supply pilot project in B.C.
Life-saving initiative will provide pharmaceutical-grade medication as alternative to toxic drug supply during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Island Health, Capital Regional Hospital District welcome seniors to The Summit
Seniors in Victoria will soon be able to access the long-term and dementia care they need as they move in to in a brand new long-term care home with 320 publicly funded beds.
Island Health Magazine 2020 Special Edition
This issue pays tribute to our communities and health care heroes. Also included are articles and information on COVID-19.
Dr. Paul Hasselback, Medical Health Officer, reflects on a career in public health
When Dr. Paul Hasselback settled on July 9, 2020, as his retirement date, little did he know that he would be stepping down from his Medical Health Officer (MHO) role during dual public health emergencies: the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baby Bed program supports families in central and north Vancouver Island during the pandemic
Island Health encourages new and expecting parents in central and north Vancouver Island to contact public health units in their communities so their families can benefit from the Baby Bed program.
New rainbow crosswalks celebrate Pride and recognize LGBTQ2S+ community
Island Health is celebrating Pride with rainbow crosswalks to show that love is healthy – whatever a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.