Anyone can drown, no one should
Water is an integral part of our lives. It gives us life, but it can also take it away. From 2001 to 2020, there were 276 fatal drownings in Island Health.
Temporary service reduction at Port Hardy Emergency Department
Due to limited staffing availability, Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) emergency department will be temporarily closed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 17.
Temporary service reduction at Port McNeill Hospital Emergency Department
Due to limited staffing availability, Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port McNeill Hospital (PMH) emergency department will be temporarily closed from 3 p.m. July 16 until 7 a.m. July 17.
First monkeypox case confirmed in Island Health, risk to the general public is very low
One case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Island Health through laboratory testing at the BC Centre for Disease Control. The person resides in the south island. Island Health public health teams are conducting follow-up. The risk to the general public is very low.
Speed, distracted driving and driving under the influence major contributing factors to transport-related injuries and deaths
National Injury Prevention Day on July 5 aims to raise awareness about injuries.
Dr. Réka Gustafson is Island Health’s new Vice President, Population & Public Health and Chief Medical Health Officer
Island Health is pleased to announce Dr. Réka Gustafson will join Island Health in September 2022, as Vice President, Population & Public Health and Chief Medical Health Officer.
Temporary change in hours at outpatient lab at North Island Hospital, Comox Valley
Island Health is informing the community of a temporary change in operating hours at the outpatient lab at North Island Hospital, Comox Valley (NIH-CV).
Flood damage forces temporary relocation of lab services from Ladysmith Community Health Centre
Island Health is informing the community that outpatient lab services will temporarily be unavailable at the Ladysmith Community Health Centre due to water damage caused by a burst pipe.
Preparing for summer weather
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued special weather statements for several parts of the province.