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BoosterBuddy has more than 200,000 friends!
Vancouver Island – The school year is coming to a close and students may be feeling more stressed than usual. Island Health encourages youth and young adults to download the BoosterBuddy app for virtual support through exam periods and all year long.
Victoria General Hospital & Victoria General Hospital Auxiliary celebrate 35 years
Victoria – Victoria General Hospital is 35 years old. Island Health is celebrating today with a staff barbecue that includes archival photos and stories.
Island Health's largest supervised consumption service opens next week
Victoria - The Pandora Supervised Consumption Centre opens June 18, 2018.
Come for a preview tour of the Pandora Supervised Consumption Centre
VICTORIA – Media are invited to join Mental Health and Addictions Minister Judy Darcy, Island Health Board Chair Leah Hollins, Island Health Chief Medical Health Officer Dr.
Sooke - Your Health, Your Community, Your Say
SOOKE – You are invited to join the District of Sooke, South Island Division of Family Practice and Island Health at an open house on June 16.
Dr. Norgrove receives humanitarian award
VICTORIA – Island Health is proud to announce that Dr. Leah Norgrove has received the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians’ 2018 Humanitarian Award in recognition of her work to ensure culturally safe support for palliative care patients.
Dr. Evelyn Voyageur wins health award
CAMPBELL RIVER/COMOX VALLEY – Dr. Evelyn Voyageur, a champion in Indigenous health care and a North Island Hospital advisor, has been nationally recognized as the recipient of the Indspire Award for Health.
HerWay Home Celebrates five years of supporting vulnerable women & families
VICTORIA, BC - “I like meeting the other girls. It’s easier to get along with them because we understand each other’s experiences. There is moral support.” HerWay Home client.
Island Health Celebrates 25,000 Hearts
VICTORIA – Island Health’s Cardiac Surgery Program at Royal Jubilee Hospital recently completed their 25,000th heart operation.