One year after expanding into Alert Bay and Port McNeill, Island Health’s Step Up Youth program is already making an impact – connecting youth in rural communities with hands-on healthcare experience and helping shape the next generation of care providers.
Calling all youth in the Island Health region with a passion for youth innovation and harm reduction. Have you, or another young person you know, worked on a project this school year that focuses on reducing harms related to substances?
Island Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer has released the 2025 Population Health Status Report, offering an in-depth look at the health of people across the region with a focus on children and youth.
As many children prepare for trick-or-treating, Island Health’s Dental Program is reminding families of a few simple tricks that can help keep fang-tastic smiles healthy this Halloween.
As families are busy with the return to school, Island Health’s Public Health team is reminding parents and caregivers to take proactive steps to support their children’s health and well-being, ensuring a strong start to the school year and in life.
Island Health is now running its Step Up Youth program in two new communities through a partnership with the ‘Namgis First Nation to offer volunteer opportunities in healthcare to youth in rural areas.
The Step Up Youth program offers youth aged 15-18 the opportunity to volunteer at select Island Health hospitals and long-term care homes. Youth volunteers attend weekly shifts
and participate in a monthly guest speaker series, enabling them to learn more about careers in healthcare and positively impact the experience of patients, residents, and staff.
A new youth health centre located in the newly built Quw’utsun Secondary School aims to help provide Cowichan youth a solid foundation for healthier and happier lives.
Button batteries may be small but they can pose a big risk to young children. Parents and caregivers are being asked for their input to better understand British Columbians' knowledge of button battery safety.
Calling all youth in the Island Health region with a passion for innovative approaches to the toxic drug crisis. Have you, or another young person you know, worked on a project in the past year that focused on reducing harms related to unregulated substances?
For the first time, Island Health and PPHF are partnering to allocate up to $450,000 for the Youth Resilience Grants program. These grants aim to help improve mental well-being and build youth resilience to challenging life events.