Fighting the flu begins and ends with you
Vancouver Island – It’s not too late to prevent the flu! Island Health is encouraging people to get their flu shot and follow preventive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones this flu season.
Project Development Agreement signed for a new Residential Care Facility in the Cowichan Valley
Duncan – Island Health and H&H Total Care Services Inc. (H&H) are working together to bring a new residential care facility to Duncan. The facility will focus on improving seniors’ care capacity in the Cowichan Valley and on meeting the needs of complex care clients.
Forensic Nurse Examiners in Port Hardy offer specialized support after sexual assault or relationship violence
PORT HARDY — Nurses with specialized training are available to provide the extra support and compassionate care needed by anyone who has experience sexual assault or relationship violence.
Small button batteries pose risk to children
Vancouver Island – Island Health would like to remind parents and guardians to keep button batteries out of children’s reach. These small, coin-size batteries are in many household products, making them accessible to curious children.
Island Health invites public feedback on community hospice beds in the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – Island Health is committed to providing high quality, accessible services and supports to all individuals and families dealing with end-of-life care.
Workplace Cultural Journey underway at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Nanaimo – A workplace culture assessment recently completed at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will guide work over the coming months aimed at improving the staff, medical staff, patient and family experience at the acute care site.
Island Health Protection Services Recognized for Brave Acts
VANCOUVER ISLAND – Two Island Health Protection Services Officers have received recognition by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety for exemplary performance in extraordinary circumstances.
Update: Island Health radiology review
In April, Island Health announced a review of 529 diagnostic imaging reports (CT scans) from a radiologist who worked as a locum for Island Health at various times between January 2013 and February 2016.
Get your flu shot early & protect the ones you love
Vancouver Island – Island Health is reminding people to get their flu shot early to protect themselves and their loved ones this flu season.