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Island Health Statement on Supervised Consumption Services
Island Health has long recognized the role of supervised consumption services as part of a range of health authority-wide evidence-based services that support prevention, harm reduction and treatment for individuals living with substance use challenges.
lsland Health Statement on IHealth
Last updated: 27 September, 2017 IHealth is a transformative approach to health and care within Island Health and our community. IHealth will benefit Vancouver Island residents through improved quality, safety and experience of care.
Island Health Statement on Marijuana Edibles
Following a recent complaint, Island Health provided some direction with regard to the distribution of marijuana edibles. We sent the following letter to marijuana dispensaries within our service delivery area:
New Baby Hugging Program introduced at Victoria General Hospital
Victoria – Island Health announced today the launch of the Huggies® No Baby Unhugged® initiative, a baby hugging program, at
Island Health Community Wellness Grant Recipients
ISLAND WIDE – Island Health has awarded 50 Community Wellness Grants to organizations across Vancouver Island.
AIDS Vancouver Island and Island Health implementing overdose prevention services in the Comox Valley
COURTENAY—As part of the Province’s response to the overdose emergency, AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) and Island Health have implemented an overdose prevention site at 355 6th Street in Courtenay.
One choice changed my life forever
“If what I say could help save even one person’s life, it would mean everything to me”, said Cody Johnson. Cody is referring to secondary school students who participate in Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program.
Currents Spring 2017
The community health and care model in Campbell River, Family Practice Conference, supporting seniors health and wellness, wellness workshops and more.
Island Health Magazine Spring 2017
In this edition we focus on making your home poison free, especially if you have young children. We also talk about how to approach the topic of drug consumption with your teenagers. As spring is now here, we have some gardening tips for the green thumbed.