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If you can’t help yourself, you can’t help others: new Island Health program offers support to caregivers
Reaching out for help or support can be difficult, and it can be even more difficult for caregivers helping to support a friend or loved one.
Noel Brown art unveiled at NRGH
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has a beautiful new piece of Coast Salish art enhancing its main entrance to honour the partnership between Snuneymuxw First Nation and the hospital.
Island Health bolsters youth outreach and support across Vancouver Island
Youth experiencing serious substance use challenges have benefited from enhanced outreach and support services in communities across Vancouver Island, thanks to Y-STAR teams established throughout 2022.
PES Acute Psychiatry Revitalization Action Update
Island Health has launched a Psychiatric Emergency Services/Acute Care Improvement Project. This project involves dedicated personnel looking at many aspects of care.
Health Career Access Program Improving Recruitment of Health Care Assistants
Island Health is benefiting from more health care assistants as the Health Career Access Program makes training more accessible to new health-care workers.
Statement on University of Waterloo Campus Hate-Motivated Attack
Island Health stands with the victims, their families, the University of Waterloo, other university communities, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all who have been affected by this demonstration of hate.
Temporary overnight service interruption for Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department July 7 to September 4
Due to limited staffing availability and to ensure Saanich Peninsula residents have access to the health-care services they need during daytime and early evening hours when the Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency department is busiest, Island Health is implementing a temporary overnight closure of the emergency department.
Island Health aims to boost responses to B.C. SPEAK Survey
B.C.’s largest population health survey, the SPEAK survey, has been extended and will remain open until July 31 to help boost participation.
Island Health goes green to shine a light on preventable injuries
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) lights up green this week to mark the seventh National Injury Prevention Day in Canada.