Two new Port Hardy physicians ready to accept new patients
Island Health is pleased to welcome two new physicians to the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre.
Triumphing over trauma: VGH patients show how human spirit prevails
Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Physician Dr. Omar Ahmad was on shift in the Victoria General Hospital Intensive Care Unit the night a windstorm caused a tree to crash onto Ann Bailey’s home.
Leaders with nursing backgrounds helping to shape health care system of tomorrow
Island Health’s leadership team is comprised of people with a variety of skills and experiences – and many of these dedicated leaders began their careers at the frontline of healthcare as nurses.
Celebration of nurses: changing lives, shaping tomorrow
Island Health is grateful to the many nurses who work in a variety of settings across Vancouver Island. Their dedication, skills, and kindness have and continue to leave a lasting impact on patients, clients and communities.
Heroes in the halls: Superheroes of Victoria visit kids in hospital
Formed in January 2024, the partnership between Island Health and Superheroes of Victoria Volunteer Society (SOVVS) - a dedicated group of volunteers who bring to life popular characters from comic books and movies - aims to surprise young patients with visits from various superheroes at least once a month, making their time in the hospital a bit brighter.
Beyond the fridge – nurse publishes son’s art in book for global impact on autism
A lot of proud parents put their children’s artwork on the fridge but Psychiatric Nurse May Sosa turned her son’s drawings into a children’s storybook to help create awareness around autism.
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day – It’s about conversations and sharing your wishes
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day, to raise awareness that having a plan and discussing it are so important.
Reflections from the frontline on the 8th anniversary of the toxic drug crisis
In the eight years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in B.C. on April 14, 2016), 2,428 sons, daughters, parents, grandparents, loved ones, neighbours and friends have been lost in the Island Health region (as of January 2024).
Island Health grant program fuels transformative wellness initiative at Ucluelet Secondary School
Ucluelet Secondary School (USS) is championing student mental health through its new initiative, Wellness Wednesdays. Supported by a $50,000 resilience and safety grant from Island Health, the school is introducing a range of engaging activities designed to enhance students' well-being.