Island Health improves access to COVID-19 testing in Greater Victoria
Island Health has opened a new COVID-19 testing site at the University of Victoria. People with cold, flu or COVID-19-like symptoms can now book an appointment to get a test at the UVIC campus in parking lot 10, off Gordon Head Road via West Campus Way (access off Gordon Head Road).
Protect me, protect you. Get immunized for the flu.
This year, getting a flu shot is particularly important, not only for influenza prevention, but also to stay healthy while COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities.
Appointment of administrator ends, oversight strengthened at Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria
Island Health’s Board of Directors is ending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Selkirk Seniors Village, while new accountabilities and oversight will be added to ensure quality care continues.
New nurse practitioner primary care clinic opening soon in Victoria
People and families in Victoria will soon have access to more primary health-care services with the opening of a primary care clinic operated by nurse practitioners on Sept. 28, 2020.
Urgent and primary care centre coming soon to Victoria
People living in North Quadra, Victoria and surrounding communities will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care with a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opening in November.
New contract for overdose prevention and treatment services in the Cowichan Valley
Island Health has selected Lookout Housing and Health Society to provide harm reduction services in the Cowichan Valley.
Bigger space and expanded team at Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre
People living in Victoria and surrounding neighbourhoods will soon have more access to primary health care with the opening of a bigger space and expanded care team at the Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre.
Nurse receives national recognition for work caring for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
Aimee Falkenberg is quite simply unstoppable, she has made it her life’s work to bring down barriers faced by survivors of violence.
Island Health staff work hard to safely reunite long-term care residents with loved ones
Recently, visitor restrictions for Long Term Care facilities were eased to encourage reunions between a single designated visitor and residents of long-term care.