Island Health’s flu season mask-up policy for visitors comes into effect December 2, 2019
To help protect patients, staff and the public from the flu, Island Health’s mask-up visitor policy starts December 2.
Island Health administrator appointed at Nanaimo Seniors Village
An administrator has been temporarily appointed by the Island Health Board of Directors to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of Nanaimo Seniors Village.
Urgent, primary care centre planned for Victoria
People living in Victoria will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care with the opening of the city's first urgent and primary care centre (UPCC).
Community Wellness Granting Program call for applications
People on Vancouver Island will benefit from up to $800,000 in community wellness grants that are once again being provided by Island Health to improve the health and well-being of Island residents.
More long-term care support for people in the Comox Valley
People in the Comox Valley will soon have access to a new long-term care facility that will provide 126 publicly-funded long-term and hospice care beds.
Do you really have time for the flu? Get immunized. Get protected.
It’s time to invest in yourself – your health, your family and your community – with a flu shot.
Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre bolsters health care for youth and young adults
The Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre has relocated to the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, a move that means more young people up to age 25 can access vital health and wellness services.
Community celebrates expansion of long-term care spaces at Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) in Port Alberni
Seniors in the Alberni Valley have increased access to long-term care thanks to the addition of 12 new publicly-funded beds at Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) in Port Alberni.
Comox Valley Nursing Centre marks 25th year of service
Current and former staff and volunteers are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Comox Valley Nursing Centre, which has supported patients and clients with chronic disease, pain management and much more since 1994.