Virtual psychiatry service brings timely mental health care to rural communities
Island Health now offers Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry, giving adults in five rural hospitals evening and weekend access to psychiatric care via secure virtual consultations.
BC Cancer and Island Health partner for first-of-its-kind treatment on Vancouver Island
The oncology and palliative care nurses at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) can’t help but smile. While these nurses care for very sick patients and those at the end of life, they are thrilled to be one of the first medical teams in the province to offer a potentially revolutionary new approach to cancer treatment.
Safer care through evidence-based design
When the new Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) opens in 2027, design decisions being made today will ensure it is providing the safest possible care to the growing population of the Cowichan Valley, while also ensuring the safety of staff.
Everyday innovators hatch new solutions for health-care at fifth Code Hack
The fifth annual hackathon welcomed participants from all walks of life to collaborate, with each person taking on a role based on their unique experiences and skills. Together, they worked to tackle challenges in health care.
Saanich “Gramma-to-be” redefines happy hour
Saanich resident Teri Kerr asked herself one question “who do I want to be as a Gramma?”, which set off a series of healthy habits she never imagined she would take up.
Long-term care residents in the Comox Valley benefit from new approach to care
Comox Valley seniors in long-term care (LTC) homes now have improved access to healthcare, thanks to an expanded service model provided by Island Health nurse practitioners (NPs).
“Dad, I have cancer”: A father’s plea to protect youth from HPV
March 4 is International HPV Awareness Day. The Victoria father is turning his grief into action, urging parents and caregivers to get their children vaccinated against HPV.
Island Health nurses honoured by First Nation
The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation held an uplifting feast on January 11, to give thanks for the recovery of an elder who experienced a life threatening illness.
Time is neurons: how artificial intelligence is transforming stroke care
Time is precious – and perhaps no more so than when someone suffers a stroke. Patients can lose millions of valuable nerve cells in the brain, called neurons, every minute they remain untreated.