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Island Health's virtual care: leaders in Home Health Monitoring
It's time for us to be in people's homes and go beyond basic home care.
New South Island measles exposure confirmed
Island Health has confirmed one new case of measles infection on the South Island.
Urgent and primary-care centre coming to Nanaimo
The Province, together with local partners, is establishing the Medical Arts Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Nanaimo to give people in the region increased access to team-based primary care.
Island Health Magazine Spring 2019
Read the spring edition of Island Health magazine featuring articles on Canada's new food guide; scoliosis resources; bereavement after a medically assisted death; immunizations, volunteers, foundations and research.
South Island measles exposures confirmed
Two cases of measles infection have been reported to Island Health. Both people acquired the infection while traveling abroad. Both people sought care in the South Island.
Island Health announces Community Wellness Grant Recipients
Healthy living and community well-being will be supported by 52 projects across Island Health, thanks to Island Health’s Community Wellness Granting Program.
More than a quarter million visits to Island Health overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites
Island Health is observing more than 250,000 visits to supervised consumption and overdose prevention sites – more than 1,000 reversed overdoses and zero deaths while at the same time delivering more supports and services to people who are using drugs and for people who are ready to begin a recovery journey.
Province to launch catch-up immunization program to protect against measles
The Province is launching a measles immunization catch-up program to help B.C. families ensure their children are protected from measles.
Strengthening Integrated Primary and Community Care for Residents of the South Island and Gulf Islands
Island Health will be assuming responsibility for publicly funded home support service delivery on Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands this fall.