Island Health Step Up Youth volunteer program a resounding success
After a successful first year back in-person after the pandemic hiatus, Island Health’s Step Up Youth volunteer program has wrapped for the year.
Island Health continues to monitor and respond to impacts of Highway 4 closure
As the closure of Highway 4 carries on into a third week, Island Health continues to implement contingency plans to minimize impacts to patients and clients and ensure emergency services are there for those that need them.
Temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department
Due to limited care provider availability, the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will be closed on June 21 and June 22.
Island Health announces 2023/2024 Community Wellness Grant Recipients
Community resilience will be supported by 51 new projects across Vancouver Island and surrounding coastal communities because of Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant Program.
Island Health expands access to mental health and substance use counselling
Residents of Vancouver Island living with moderate mental health and substance use challenges now have improved access to publicly-funded, community-based counselling.
Temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department
Due to limited care provider availability, the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) emergency department (ED) will be closed from June 1 to June 4, inclusive.
Patient registration hours change at Ladysmith Community Health Centre Urgent Care
The Ladysmith Community Health Centre is adjusting its urgent care patient registration hours to 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., everyday, effective Thursday, June 1.
Island Health launches dedicated North Vancouver Island transportation service
A new transportation service now rolling between health-care sites in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Port Alice is improving access to health-care services for North Vancouver Island residents.
Luther Court Community Health Centre marks one year of quality primary care
Last year, Luther Court Society opened Luther Court Community Health Centre as part of the Victoria Primary Care Network.