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Virtual psychiatry service brings timely mental health care to rural communities
Island Health now offers Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry, giving adults in five rural hospitals evening and weekend access to psychiatric care via secure virtual consultations.
BC Cancer and Island Health partner for first-of-its-kind treatment on Vancouver Island
The oncology and palliative care nurses at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) can’t help but smile. While these nurses care for very sick patients and those at the end of life, they are thrilled to be one of the first medical teams in the province to offer a potentially revolutionary new approach to cancer treatment.
Currents Fall 2024
In this edition we feature the important work by Mental Health and Substance Use Executive Medical Director, highlight nurse-led care at South Island UPCCs, and focus on the incredible Nurse Practitioner fellowships that are helping our teams care compassionately for those with substance use disorders.
Fateh Care Charity and Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees win 2025 mental health and substance use awards
Island Health is recognizing the founder of a charity and a local counselling group for their exceptional efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed to in-person visits on May 4, 2025, due to planned power outage
The Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be closed to in-person visits all day on Sunday, May 4, 2025, due to a planned BC Hydro power outage.
Nearly 3 in 4 Cowichan Valley residents view their health as good or better, according to survey
Nearly three-quarters of residents surveyed in the Cowichan Valley report they have good or better health according to early results from the Our Health, Our Community survey.
Cowichan’s future hospital sets new standards in healthcare efficiency and sustainability
Cowichan’s new hospital is the first fossil fuel-free hospital in BC and Canada’s first hospital to achieve Zero Carbon Building – Design™ certification from the Canada Green Building Council.
Historic MOU Between ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation and Island Health to collaborate on health services
A historic Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation and Island Health to work collaboratively to support health services on Cormorant Island and the surrounding community.
New youth health clinic in Quw’utsun Secondary School meets youth where they’re at
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.