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Island Health teams took swift action to offer COVID-19 testing across Vancouver Island
When the COVID-19 pandemic started to progress in British Columbia in mid-March, Island Health took swift action to develop COVID testing clinics, with key Island Health staff setting up Vancouver Island’s very first clinic at the Victoria Public Health Unit within three days.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
