News
Outreach teams urge water safety this summer
Island Health and Lifesaving Society, BC and Yukon Branch are calling on the region’s residents to focus on water safety this National Injury Prevention Day, July 5.
Island Health Summer Magazine 2024
This issue features a milestone celebration at the site of the future Cowichan District Hospital, health information about cancer screening, including a new cervix self-screening tool, a story about how community based respiratory therapists are helping people with COPD live healthy at home.
Canadian Men’s Health Month: exploring perinatal depression in men
June marks Canadian Men’s Health Month – an excellent opportunity to consider the important but oft-neglected topic of perinatal depression in men.
Tips for a safe and sound summer festival season
As the temperatures rise and the festival season sets in; Island Health has health tips to ensure everyone has a fun, and safe, summer.
Simple, safe, effective: Island Health grant supports washroom sensor project for Vancouver Island libraries
Special sensors in washrooms at select Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) branches can help save lives and support staff, library users and communities by monitoring for medical emergencies, including toxic drug poisonings.
“Their work will save lives”: Nanaimo youth honoured with 2024 Youth Harm Reduction Award
Island Health has recognized three Nanaimo youth for their efforts to promote harm reduction awareness and training at their school, Learning Alternatives.
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Marks 50-Year Milestone
On June 15, staff, volunteers, and community members will gather to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH).
More options available for people needing same day mental health and addiction supports
People on the South Island experiencing a mental health or substance use issue that does not require a hospital visit can now access a same-day assessment appointment and/or walk-in counselling at Island Health’s Central Access and Rapid Engagement Services (CARES) in Victoria.
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.