News
Update to COVID-19 cases associated with University of Victoria
Island Health and the University of Victoria are providing an update on the cluster of cases associated with people who attended off-campus events.
Indigenous-informed Sexual Assault Volunteers at the Ready
A new pilot program to improve the cultural safety of Indigenous people who experience sexualized violence has graduated its first group of Indigenous-informed sexual assault support volunteers.
New COPD service launches in Cowichan
An assessment, education and support service for people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms has been created within Cowichan’s Community Health Services (CHS) division. The COPD team consists of a registered respiratory therapist, pharmacist and behavioral health clinician, with access to the larger CHS team.
Standing against gender-based violence
On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women we remember those lives lost, and those among us now who continue to face violence, harassment and discrimination because of their gender identity and expression.
Campbell River COVID-19 testing centre temporarily closed due to weather
Island Health has closed the Campbell River COVID related facilities today due to snow and power outages.
Supporting New Forensic Nurse Examiners in Remote Communities
People living in remote North Island communities now have access to Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) services thanks to innovative thinking and the creative use of existing virtual care technology by Island Health’s Virtual Care and Forensic Nurse Examiner teams.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreaks over at NRGH, Chartwell Malaspina Care Centre long-term care home
Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreaks over on the Transitional Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and at Chartwell Malaspina Care Centre long-term care home in Nanaimo.
Plan ahead for essential medical appointments
Overnight closures of highway 1 on the Malahat for the next several days have prompted the Ministry of Transportation to limit the route to essential travel only.
Update to outbreak on Transitional Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Island Health’s outbreak response has identified two additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared on the Transitional Care Unit at NRGH.