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Island Health temporarily moves July 30 Eagle Ridge COVID-19 immunization appointments to Victoria Conference Centre
Due to the challenges faced at the Eagle Ridge Arena during the June heat wave, and the forecast heat this weekend, Island Health is relocating all appointments from the Eagle Ridge immunization clinic to the air-conditioned Victoria Conference Centre on Friday, July 30.
Island Health’s Vax Van stops in Port Alberni
Island Health’s mobile COVID-19 immunization clinic will be in Port Alberni this week on the next leg of an island-wide tour.
Big step in primary care transformation for Greater Victoria
People living in Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay will benefit from the Province's transformation of everyday health care for people, with the establishment of four primary care networks (PCN) and the province's largest urgent and primary care centre (UPCC).
Reflecting on a Lifetime of Humanitarian Work
Dr. Steve Beerman, a Nanaimo family physician who retired last March from Anchor Family Medicine after 34 years of family practice, reflects on his career, the volunteer work he is still passionate about, and the joy that has come from 40 years of volunteering.
Island Health’s Vax Van takes first doses on the road
Island Health is making it easier than ever for people aged 12 and over to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, by bringing our custom Vax Van to popular destinations across Vancouver Island.
Island Health surpasses one-million dose mark in COVID-19 immunization campaign
Island Health and our partners are celebrating another significant milestone, with the delivery of one-million doses of COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Island Health residents.
Fostering a healthy workforce: Tailgate Toolkit partnership tackles substance use, offers supports for tradespeople
A few years ago, Trevor Botkin felt near the end of his lengthy battle with addiction. “I was struggling to get to work, just spending every ounce of money I had on drugs,” says Botkin, who has been employed in the construction industry for more than 25 years. “I didn’t think there was a way out – and I had been contemplating the ultimate way out for a long time.”
Taking action towards Reconciliation at Island Health
Leah Collins, Board Chair, discusses taking action towards reconciliation at Island Health with the delivery of an Indigenous specific action plan and with the removal of the name Begbie from a building at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Island Health opens new COVID-19 immunization clinics in the Comox Valley
Island Health has established two new COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the Comox Valley. The clinic that opened at the Florence Filberg Centre on July 1 will continue to operate, while a second clinic has also opened at 2488 Idiens Way in Courtenay.