Supporting New Forensic Nurse Examiners in Remote Communities
People living in remote North Island communities now have access to Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) services thanks to innovative thinking and the creative use of existing virtual care technology by Island Health’s Virtual Care and Forensic Nurse Examiner teams.
Plan ahead for essential medical appointments
Overnight closures of highway 1 on the Malahat for the next several days have prompted the Ministry of Transportation to limit the route to essential travel only.
Nanaimo COVID-19 testing and immunization clinics relocated
Island Health is consolidating two clinics in Nanaimo that are critical in the fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Richard Stanwick to retire, Island Health begins search for new Chief Medical Health Officer
After dedicating more than 25 years of service to the population and population health of residents in the Island Health region, Dr. Richard Stanwick will be retiring as Island Health’s Vice-President, Population Health and Chief Medical Health Officer effective December 31, 2021.
New Provincial Acute Care Visitor Policy
Effective Tuesday, November 9, 2021, visitors to Island Health hospitals will need to be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination, to enter.
Hope and healing: Cowichan Valley Wellness and Recovery Centre opens
An integrated health-care approach that will save lives and support those living with substance use is the cornerstone of the new Cowichan Valley Wellness and Recovery Centre, which officially opened on November 1.
Protect ourselves, protect our communities: Get immunized against influenza
There’s a simple way to ensure influenza (the flu) is not part of your fall and winter routine – get immunized against influenza! Everyone six months of age and older should get immunized against influenza.
Woman who experienced allergic reaction has no regrets about COVID-19 vaccine
Annie Taal, a 32 year old Victoria resident is sharing how she experienced an extremely rare allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine following her first shot. Taal wishes to reassure others who might be concerned that all mechanisms were in place to deal with her allergy and she is incredibly grateful to be vaccinated.
Temporary closure of downtown Courtenay outpatient lab
In order to ensure reliable, consistent service at the North Island Hospital, Comox Valley (NIH-CV) lab, Island Health has made the decision to temporarily close the downtown Courtenay Satellite outpatient lab located at 307A 14th Street effective October 27.