Island Health long-term care staff use simulations to protect patients and staff from COVID-19
One of the strategies for helping care providers to anticipate and respond to a COVID-19 scenario is through the use of simulations.
Dr. Paul Hasselback, Medical Health Officer, reflects on a career in public health
When Dr. Paul Hasselback settled on July 9, 2020, as his retirement date, little did he know that he would be stepping down from his Medical Health Officer (MHO) role during dual public health emergencies: the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pride 2020: Trans Care
This Pride post is from A.J. Lowik (they/them/theirs) - PhD Candidate, Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, UBC.
Pride 2020: Inclusive Language is Key
Pride months is the perfect time to reflect on how the language we use helps or harms and how we can make inclusive language part of our practices every day.
A little bit of Holland gives thanks at North Island Hospital Campbell River
The public reminds us every day that there are heroes working at Island Health.
Island Health social workers and TELUS partner to give lifelines for those in need
Social Workers at NRGH and Nanaimo Community Health Services are extending a huge thank you to TELUS for their generous donation of 50 cellular phones for our patient populations.
PRIDE: Our History, Our Future
Knowing some of the history, challenges and protective factors can go a long way in enhancing your ability to provide compassionate, effective care to people from LGBTQ2+ communities.
Island Health simulation team supports healthcare providers around the world during COVID crisis
Simulation is a technique used frequently in healthcare training, particularly during high risk situations like COVID-19 that clinicians don’t encounter often. It allows healthcare teams to practice how they can respond to a patient in different situations.
Island Health ambassadors protect patients, staff and physicians from COVID-19
Bev Groenewold is by nature a friendly person, but the pediatric nurse at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital typically doesn’t greet people at the front doors of the facility.