Sooke Region, West Shore & Urban Greater Victoria

Sooke Region, West Shore & Urban Greater Victoria

Southern Vancouver Island is the smallest, yet most populated geography that Island Health serves. As such, comprehensive health care and services ranging from obstetrics to geriatrics are available in first-class facilities across the region.

News & Events

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Capital Regional Hospital District and Island Health sign memorandum of understanding for collaborative planning at former Oak Bay Lodge site

Island Health and the Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a collaborative planning framework to evaluate the potential redevelopment of the former Oak Bay Lodge site in Oak Bay. 

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Starting conversations that save lives: expanding Caring Conversations Cards for the community

As communities across the region prepare to mark the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Island Health is launching a community version of its Caring Conversations Cards, a resource designed to help people talk openly about substance use, reduce stigma and build understanding.

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Victoria General Hospital parking will be expanded this fall

Construction work starts today to create 57 new public parking spaces on the northwest side of the hospital.

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Locations in this Community

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CLINIC - IBD Rapid Access Clinic

RJH IBD Rapid Access Clinic
1952 Bay Street
Victoria, BC V8R 1J8

Tel.: 250-370-8790

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Services offered in this Community

All Nations' Healing Room
Assisted Living Services
Autism assessments for children
Autism assessments for children
Bariatric surgery
Bereavement group for MAiD
Brain and nerve tests (Clinical neurophysiology)
Call4Care
Care after sexual assault or violence
Care at Home During End of Life
Care in Hospice, Hospital or Facility
Child & youth mental health online
Community Care Facilities Inspection FAQs
Complaints & FAQs
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) clinic for adults
Dental health support for children and families
Device warranties and repairs
Diabetes care and education
Early support for child development
Endoscopy
Eye procedures and surgery
Health care from an Indigenous Nurse Practitioner
Hearing tests and supports
Home oxygen support
Hospice and end-of-life care
Hospital at Home Patient Experience
Infectious disease and outbreak support
Inspections Reports
Intensive substance use support for youth (YICMT)
Learn About Child & Youth Rehab Services (CYFH-RS)
Licensing: Child care facilities
Licensing: residential care
Lung function tests
Neuropsychology Assessments & Help
Nuclear Medicine
Orthopedic Clinic
Orthotics and bracing
Orthotics, Prosthetics & Seating
Pain management groups
Pain support
Paying for your mobility device
Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Clinic
Pre-admission Surgery Services
Prevention Speech
Public Health Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
Referrals to Child Youth & Family Mental Health
Risk Assessments in Community Care Facilities & FAQs
Smoking and vaping prevention
Substance use support for youth and families (Discovery program)
Support in child care
Telehealth
Therapy for children
Tobacco retailer rules and forms
Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
Vaping rules for retailers
Wheelchairs and specialized seating
Youth health clinics
Youth Tier 5 (YT5) – Mobile Intensive Case Management Team