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New Resilience and Safety Grants
In order to expand collaborative opportunities, Island Health is allocating up to $1 million for a new grant program aimed at helping improve mental health, mitigate the harms associated with illicit substance use and build youth resilience.
Temporary changes to urgent care hours at Chemainus Health Care Centre in January
Due to limited physician availability, Island Health is advising community residents and visitors about changes to the operating hours for urgent care services at the Chemainus Health Care Centre during the month of January.
Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department to re-open for daytime service January 1
The Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will re-open for regular daytime hours at 8 a.m. on January 1. It will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week.
Statement regarding incident at Victoria General Hospital
Island Health confirms there was a mechanical emergency at Victoria General Hospital this morning.
Looking at what is ahead for Island Health
In order to care for our communities, we must support care providers. We are investing in our care teams, recruiting the next generation of care providers, and partnering on training opportunities.
Christmas Hours in effect among Capital Region UPCCs
Island Health is consolidating urgent and primary care services to two sites on Christmas Day to reduce the risk of last-minute closures due to weather-related challenges or limited staffing.
Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital emergency department
Port Hardy Hospital emergency department will be closed overnights from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning the evening of December 22 through to the morning of January 9, 2023. Port Hardy Hospital emergency department will remain open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day during the overnight closure.
Stay informed, stay safer: Island Health launches text alert system for drug-poisoning advisories
People can now be alerted via text message about drug-poisoning advisories in the Island Health region thanks to an innovative partnership.
Temporary service interruptions at Port Hardy Hospital and Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Departments
Due to limited staff availability, Port Hardy Hospital emergency department and Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will experience temporary closures.