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.
Building care in a remote community
For more than 75 years, a tiny island in one of the most remote regions of BC has served as a vital lifeline for fishers, forestry workers, adventure tourists and residents of the primarily Indigenous community of Kyuquot.
Flying high: Comox Valley drone demo highlights innovative opportunities for delivery of health-care services
The future of health-care service delivery in the Island Health region took a promising first step recently, thanks to a successful drone demonstration at the North Island Hospital, Comox Valley.