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Small button batteries pose risk to children
Vancouver Island – Island Health would like to remind parents and guardians to keep button batteries out of children’s reach. These small, coin-size batteries are in many household products, making them accessible to curious children.
Island Health invites public feedback on community hospice beds in the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – Island Health is committed to providing high quality, accessible services and supports to all individuals and families dealing with end-of-life care.
Workplace Cultural Journey underway at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Nanaimo – A workplace culture assessment recently completed at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will guide work over the coming months aimed at improving the staff, medical staff, patient and family experience at the acute care site.
Island Health Protection Services Recognized for Brave Acts
VANCOUVER ISLAND – Two Island Health Protection Services Officers have received recognition by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety for exemplary performance in extraordinary circumstances.
Currents Fall 2017
Board Chair Leah Hollins, Orange Shirt day 2017, CDH celebrates 50 years of care, staying healthy over the holidays, North Island Hospitals open and more.
Update: Island Health radiology review
In April, Island Health announced a review of 529 diagnostic imaging reports (CT scans) from a radiologist who worked as a locum for Island Health at various times between January 2013 and February 2016.
Get your flu shot early & protect the ones you love
Vancouver Island – Island Health is reminding people to get their flu shot early to protect themselves and their loved ones this flu season.
Opportunity for Island Health patients to be heard
Vancouver Island – The Patient Voices Network (PVN), in cooperation with Island Health, is looking for patient partners to join quality councils and contribute to improving care on Vancouver Island.
Island Health, UVic & UBC launch major cognitive health research project - Victoria family funds ambitious five-year project that aims to improve diagnosis and treatment
VICTORIA, B.C. – An innovative five-year project to integrate leading-edge research and care for patients living with cognitive health issues on Vancouver Island was announced today at Royal Jubilee Hospital.