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October 2, 2024
Indigenous Self Identification (ISI) Program Expansion
Island Health will be launching the Indigenous Self-Identification (ISI) program this fall at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre, Port McNeill Hospital, Port Hardy Hospital, Campbell River Hospital, Comox Valley Hospital and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
October 2, 2024
Medical Health Officers issue pertussis vaccination reminder and treatment guidelines
In preparation for an expected increase in pertussis cases this fall, Island Health’s Medical Health Officers have issued a newsletter about the importance of vaccination for this preventable disease, as well as testing and treatment guidelines if patients present with symptoms.
October 1, 2024
Choosing Wisely Together for Planetary Health
In lieu of our annual virtual symposium, the Choosing Wisely Oversight Committee partnered with Environmental Sustainability to participate in Island Health’s first-ever Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference! Learn more and join our challenge to Choose Wisely for Planetary Health.