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.
B.C. Honours Excellence in Nursing
Several Island Health nurses have been honoured in this year's Nursing Awards of Excellence.
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.
Island Health upgrades, relocates COVID collection sites
Island Health is taking steps to winterize the working and collection environments for staff and patients at COVID-19 collection sites throughout the region.
Island Health expands COVID-19 testing in Nanaimo
Island Health has opened a new COVID-19 collection site at Vancouver Island University. People with cold, flu or COVID-19-like symptoms can now book an appointment to get a test at the VIU campus, 900 Fifth Street, in Nanaimo.
Media Statement on behalf of B.C. health authorities
Media Statement on behalf of B.C. health authorities regarding the release of report – In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care
Reminder: Help reduce transmission 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.
Medical Health Officer Order ensures appropriate contact tracing measures at campgrounds and RV Parks
Island Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Richard Stanwick, has issued a Public Health Order to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 at campgrounds and RV parks. This is an important step as we continue to see a rise in the number of positive cases throughout the province and within our health region.