Island Health Magazine Spring 2018
Learn about joint replacement surgery, tips for safe gardening, read an article on how to share the dinner prep workload along with some easy meal ideas. All this and more, including a message from our new CEO, Kathy MacNeil.
Island Health Magazine Winter 2017
In this edition we highlight a pet therapy program that is making positive changes in the lives of Island Health patients. We also talk about New Year’s resolutions and how to make lasting and healthy changes—accompanied by some healthy recipes to keep you off the fad diet path.
Island Health Magazine Winter 2018
This winter issue of Island Health magazine features articles on the benefits of mindfulness; how to add more movement into your life; caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease along with getting your veggie fix in the winter and a message from Acting CEO Kathy MacNeil on building resilience.
Island Health Magazine Fall 2017
This issue celebrates the opening of the North Island Hospital. We also feature articles on Island Health’s Pain Program, breastmilk donation, active transportation for kids and ideas for seniors to age in place.
Island Health Magazine Summer 2017
In this issue we share stories about our volunteer baby hugging program at VGH and the amazing projects funded through Island Health’s Community Wellness Grants program.
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.
Island Health Magazine Fall 2016
In this edition, we highlight the importance of grandparents in our kids' lives. This issue also features an article on borderline personality disorder and highlights one woman's journey with diabetes. We also include recipes and tips to help busy families enjoy good food fast and much more.
Island Health Magazine Summer 2016
In this edition we feature: "staycation" ideas for families, summer safety tips, tobacco-free sports and we discuss how to search for trustworthy health information online. We also provide some tasty recipes that showcase fresh summer fruits and veggies. Enjoy!
Island Health Magazine - Spring 2016
This edition we feature: the health benefits of happiness; disaster preparedness; childhood immunizations; forensic nurses--objective collectors of evidence; what to do for someone in crisis; as well as tasteful taco recipes for spring.