International Overdose Awareness Day: Confronting stigma, embracing community
International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to prevent toxic drug poisonings, and remember, without stigma, those who have died.
New Westshore Mental Health and Substance Use Hub ready for clients
Starting on September 4, Westshore residents will have improved access to mental health and substance use support services with the opening of the new Westshore Mental Health and Substance Use Hub.
People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for East Vancouver Island
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for East Vancouver Island.
People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for East Vancouver Island
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for East Vancouver Island.
New 3D Mammography Technology Enhances Breast Cancer Detection in Port Alberni
People in the Alberni Valley and surrounding regions will benefit from more accurate and faster cancer screening thanks to a new, state-of-the-art 3D mammography system at West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) in Port Alberni.
People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for Campbell River to Duncan
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the following region in Island Health: East Vancouver Island – Campbell River to Duncan The Province has not declared an extreme heat emergency for this region.
Island Health announces 2024/2025 Community Wellness Grant Recipients
Island Health is celebrating the launch of 53 new locally-led wellness projects focused on community resilience, made possible with funding from Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant Program.
People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands and expanded for East Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island
Environment and Climate Change Canada has expanded the heat warning to include Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, East Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island regions in Island Health.
Outreach teams urge water safety this summer
Island Health and Lifesaving Society, BC and Yukon Branch are calling on the region’s residents to focus on water safety this National Injury Prevention Day, July 5.