More options available for people needing same day mental health and addiction supports
People on the South Island experiencing a mental health or substance use issue that does not require a hospital visit can now access a same-day assessment appointment and/or walk-in counselling at Island Health’s Central Access and Rapid Engagement Services (CARES) in Victoria.
For parents, from a parent: nine poison prevention tips from an ICU doctor
An Island Health ICU doctor is encouraging parents to be aware of potential poisoning risks in the home, this Safe Kids Week, June 3 to 9.
More appointment availability, new hours at North Island Hospital, Campbell River outpatient lab
Island Health is taking steps to increase access and reliability for outpatient laboratory services at the North Island Hospital, Campbell River (NIH-CR) outpatient lab.
National Heart Failure Awareness Week: Prioritizing Heart Health
Heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood efficiently throughout the body, has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular conditions globally.
Making connections for climate action: recapping the Climate Change and Health Community Gathering
Empowering, collaborative, embracing, inclusive – these are just some of the descriptions that highlight the impact of the recent Climate Change and Health Community Gathering in Nanaimo.
Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre welcomed new physician to the care team
Residents of Port Hardy and nearby areas now have enhanced access to primary care, as Dr. Sinan Alkhaleeli, a recent addition to Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre since November 2023, is now accepting new clients.
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).