Crisis response team and community café win 2024 mental health and substance use awards
In conjunction with Mental Health Week (May 6-12), Island Health is recognizing two groups for their efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Island Health announces unified design innovation for three new long-term care homes to be built on north, central and southern Vancouver Island
In an initiative aimed at standardizing future long-term care home environments, Island Health has selected Stantec as the sole consultant to design three new long-term care (LTC) homes in Campbell River, Nanaimo/Lantzville and Colwood.
Improving measles immunization rates to prevent outbreaks
With measles circulating internationally, Island Health is encouraging everyone to ensure their routine immunizations are up to date to lift collective immunization rates this National Immunization Awareness Week (April 22 to 30).
Resilience and safety grant recipients
Vancouver Island communities are set to benefit from nearly $1 million in resilience and safety grants, aimed at empowering youth, supporting healthy workforces and promoting better health and well-being across the region.
Young Adult Mental Health Unit established at Royal Jubilee Hospital
A new Young Adult Mental Health Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital is providing specialized and age-appropriate care for young adults experiencing acute mental health challenges.
Temporary relocation of main entrance to West Coast General Hospital
People attending West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) should be aware of the temporary relocation of the main entrance to the hospital.
New services and expanded hours at Island Health’s Comox Valley After Hours Urgent Care Clinic
People in the Comox Valley and surrounding regions will benefit from additional care providers, newly added services and expanded hours at Island Health’s Comox Valley After Hours Urgent Care Clinic.
Community Wellness Grant Program call for applications
People and communities on Vancouver Island and surrounding coastal communities will benefit from up to $800,000 in Community Wellness Grants being provided by Island Health to improve the health and well-being of Island residents.
Medical detox services coming to Campbell River
Detox offers medical care and oversight in a secure environment.