Island Health takes steps to stabilize and improve south island maternity services
Pregnant patients and care providers in the south island region will soon have access to more hospital-based support thanks to the development of an In-House Registered Midwife (IHRM) position at Victoria General Hospital.
A safer sleep for baby: Island Health’s Baby Bed program serves families across the region
Families across the Island Health region can access the Baby Bed program that promotes safe sleep for babies and strong connections between families and caregivers.
Our Health, Our Community survey deadline extended to hear from more Cowichan Valley residents
The Our Health, Our Community survey for the Cowichan Valley region is being extended and will remain open until October 3 to help boost participation.
Island Health administrator appointed at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre
Island Health’s Board of Directors has temporarily appointed an administrator to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of Victoria Chinatown Care Centre long-term care home.
Cumberland Health Centre retail pharmacy to close November 1, 2023
Island Health will close the retail portion of the pharmacy at the Cumberland Health Centre effective November 1, 2023.
Temporary Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department Service Hours Extended
Due to ongoing physician recruitment challenges and to continue to support local residents with health-care service access they need during daytime and evening hours when the Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) emergency department is busiest, Island Health is extending a temporary overnight closure of the emergency department.
Digital memory wall honours those lost due to toxic drug poisoning this International Overdose Awareness Day
This International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) August 31, Island Health is hosting a digital memory wall to honour those lost to a toxic drug poisoning. IOAD is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, and this online memorial encourages everyone to remember, without stigma, those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of family, friends and caregivers left behind.
Catch up with confidence: stay up to date with childhood immunizations
As a new school year beckons, and in recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month in August, Island Health encourages parents to ensure that vaccinations are on their children’s back-to-school list.
Drug and health alert text system expands
Anyone in the Island Health region can now contribute data to help inform potential drug poisoning overdose advisories.