News Releases

Innovative research lab partnership and COVID-19 biobank both aimed at improving patient care

Cutting edge research to create new diagnostic tools and tests, monitoring and treatments for a wide range of diseases and conditions is taking place at Victoria General Hospital. 

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Expanding West Coast General Hospital’s emergency department

A $6.25-million emergency department redevelopment will support improvements to patient care and privacy at West Coast General Hospital.

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Reminder: Help reduce the spread of COVID-19

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Island Health is asking people across our region to double down on their efforts to help stop the spread of the virus.

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Open Letter from First Nations Health Authority and Island Health CEOs

We are deeply saddened by the racist commentary which has arisen within the community in response to the hardship being experienced by Cowichan Tribes.

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Island Health expands COVID-19 vaccination clinics to central and north Vancouver Island

Island Health is administering COVID-19 vaccinations to health care workers in long-term care in the central and north Vancouver Island regions beginning today.

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Cowichan Hospice House welcomes first patients

People in the Cowichan region in need of end-of-life care now have the option to receive community hospice care closer to home in a specialized environment.

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Tips for the holiday season – know your care options

The holiday season is here and Island Health reminds residents to take steps to keep healthy, stay injury free and avoid unnecessary visits and potential long waits in emergency departments during this busy time of year. 

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Island Health administers first COVID-19 vaccine

Island Health administered the first COVID-19 immunizations to health care workers in the Greater Victoria area today.

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B.C. Honours Excellence in Nursing

Several Island Health nurses have been honoured in this year's Nursing Awards of Excellence.

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Island Health seeks public input for Hospital at Home

Island Health has launched a survey for patients, family caregivers, and health-care providers to inform the evaluation and refinement of the Hospital at Home program.

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