Island Health secures home for future growth of primary care services in Ucluelet
Island Health is taking steps to improve access to and support future growth of important health-care services for people living in Ucluelet and surrounding regions through the development of a primary and community care centre.
Island Health launches new 2SLGBTQIA+ Liaison Nurse position at Royal Jubilee Hospital
Island Health is proud to announce Island Health’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ Liaison Nurse position at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
West Coast General Hospital to introduce cutting-edge CT scanner
West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) is taking a significant step towards advancing patient care by introducing a new, state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) scanner in early 2024 that will provide advanced medical diagnostics and exceptional care for people living in Port Alberni and surrounding communities.
Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital emergency department
Due to temporary limited care provider availability, the Port Hardy Hospital emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital emergency department
Due to temporary limited care provider availability, the Port Hardy Hospital emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Island Health’s new Mental Health and Substance Use Research Scholar in Residence to start in January, 2024
Island Health and the University of Victoria are pleased to announce Dr. Colette Smart is the new Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Research Scholar in Residence.
Holiday hours in effect among Capital Region Urgent and Primary Care Centres
Island Health is consolidating urgent and primary care services on Christmas Day to reduce the risk of last-minute closures due to limited staffing challenges. Considering traditionally low demand on these three days at UPCCs, Island Health anticipates these sites will meet demand ensuring the public has access to the care they need.
Permanent inhalation service opens within The Harbour supervised consumption site
People who inhale illicit drugs now have access to a permanent indoor inhalation overdose prevention service in downtown Victoria, as part of ongoing efforts to respond to the toxic drug supply public health emergency and save lives.
New Island Health Mental Health Program Bridges Care Between Hospital and Community
People who experience acute and severe mental health challenges which significantly impact on their day-to-day life, can now receive recovery-oriented, trauma-informed treatment through an intensive Island Health day program based in Victoria.