Expansion of Duncan wound care clinic benefits community and nursing staff
Marlene Rice, a wound care clinic client at Duncan Community Health Services on Ingram Street, says the recent addition of a third treatment room for wound care is a big benefit for clients and for nursing staff alike.
NRGH Emergency Department parking to be temporarily reduced
Parking in the lots near the Emergency Department and Renal Services at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital will be temporarily reduced on Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21.
Code Hack is back!
Are you ready for an exciting challenge that could help shape the future of health care? Island Health is looking for 100 people to participate in a 24-hour design sprint that aims to generate fresh ideas to improve health care.
Temporary service reduction at Port Alice Health Centre
Island Health is advising that, despite significant effort to fill shifts, there is a temporary shortage of registered nurses and physicians over the holiday season resulting in a temporary service reduction at the Port Alice Health Centre.
Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Service included in enhanced security approach
Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Service included in enhanced security approach in Cowichan Valley.
Island Health administrator appointed at Selkirk Seniors Village
Island Health’s Board of Directors has temporarily appointed an administrator to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations at Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria.
Expanding palliative, end-of-life care
People in Greater Victoria will benefit from improved palliative and end-of-life care with more community hospice beds and acute palliative care beds at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Baby Bed program expands in central and north Vancouver Island
Island Health is expanding its Baby Bed program to all new families in central and north Vancouver Island.
Video series about dementia caregivers receives international recognition
An Island Health video series created for family caregivers of people with dementia disorders has received awards from two different organizations.