Nearly 400 studies are currently approved under Island Health’s two research ethics boards. Island Health conducts and supports a wide range of research that:
- Creates new knowledge to improve health and care in our communities
- Discovers the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases through clinical trials
- Engages people by working together to ensure that the right patient receives the right treatment at the right time
- Applies research evidence to improve health services, support policy-making, and strengthen the healthcare system
Learn more about COVID-19 research at Island Health.
Research Focus
To ensure we're meeting the needs of the communities we serve, we focus on research in:
- Indigenous Health
- Mental Health and Substance Use
- Seniors Health
- Primary Care Networks and Clinics
- Population Health and Health Promotion
- Underserved and/or Marginally Housed Populations
- Acute and Ambulatory Services
- Care Team Safety and Wellness
- Virtual and Technology Enabled Care
- COVID-19
Summary Reports
Recent reports on active studies in each Island Health geographic region:
- Geography 1 Summary Spring 2023 (North Island)
- Geography 2 Summary Spring 2023 (Nanaimo, Port Alberni/West Coast)
- Cowichan Summary Spring 2023 (Cowichan, Gulf Islands)
- Geography 4 Summary Spring 2023 (Greater Victoria, Sooke, West Shore)