Nanaimo ICU breaks ground to improve care
People in Nanaimo will soon have a modern intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), with construction now underway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.