New virtual tool strengthens connection between care teams and North Island clients receiving end-of-life care
North Island residents who are receiving palliative support at home now have access to an easy-to-use tablet to help them easily and safely share information with their care team between regular appointments.
Snow and Ice Safety Tips
Island wide - Island Health advises everyone, particularly seniors, to be extremely cautious when they venture outdoors in snowy and icy conditions, as they are especially at risk of suffering serious injuries from slips and falls.
Ride sharing coordination for employees available during inclement weather
Are you having trouble getting to work due to the snow? Do you have room in your 4x4 to help a colleague get to work?
Port Alice Health Centre service changes
Port Alice – Island Health is expanding team-based primary care and enhancing community services in Port Alice to better meet the current and future health-care needs of residents.
Community Wellness Grant helps SD 62 Elementary Schools learn the ABC’s of Physical Literacy
Physical literacy is the joy of movement. It’s about teaching, promoting and learning the building blocks of movement, all in the context of playful and fun activities.
New Contract for Overdose Prevention Services in the Alberni Valley
Port Alberni – People living with addiction in the Alberni Valley will be able to continue accessing life-saving services at the existing Overdose Prevention Site.
Island Health reminds people to safely return needles
Island Health is launching a campaign to encourage people who use needles to return them safely.
Caregivers share wisdom and advice about dementia in new video series
Dementia disorders slowly erode people’s ability to understand and perform everyday tasks, creating new and unexpected challenges for families.
Code Hack - Be Part of Health Care Solutions
Island wide – Island Health is looking for 100 people who are willing to come together for an exciting, 24-hour session to generate ideas to improve health and care. The first ever Code Hack is taking place March 8 to 10, 2019.