News

West Coast Medical Clinic expansion in Sooke

People in Sooke now have better access to team-based primary care, with the opening of the newly expanded West Coast Family Medical Clinic. Read the full news release from the provincial government.  

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Island Health extends appointment of administrator at Selkirk Seniors Village

Island Health is extending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria. 

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Pride 2020: Inclusive Language is Key

Pride months is the perfect time to reflect on how the language we use helps or harms and how we can make inclusive language part of our practices every day.

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$2.92 million expansion at NRGH will increase access to colonoscopy services

Construction is now underway on a new endoscopy suite at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital that will increase access to colonoscopies and other important services.

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Improving Seniors Care for Victoria Residents

Seniors living in Oak Bay Lodge and Mt. Tolmie care home in Victoria are preparing to move into a new, modern long-term care home in Quadra Village.

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A little bit of Holland gives thanks at North Island Hospital Campbell River

The public reminds us every day that there are heroes working at Island Health.

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Island Health social workers and TELUS partner to give lifelines for those in need

Social Workers at NRGH and Nanaimo Community Health Services are extending a huge thank you to TELUS for their generous donation of 50 cellular phones for our patient populations.   

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PRIDE: Our History, Our Future

Knowing some of the history, challenges and protective factors can go a long way in enhancing your ability to provide compassionate, effective care to people from LGBTQ2+ communities.

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#DifferentTogether Pledge

"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu

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Supporting safe health-care at hospitals and clinics during COVID-19

As Island Health increases services levels at all of our health-care facilities, we are asking for the public’s help to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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