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International Day of the Midwife: May 5, 2026
Midwives provide essential sexual, reproductive, perinatal and newborn health services to women and gender diverse people. On International Day of the Midwife, Island Health celebrates, with deep gratitude for their work, the 141 registered midwives working in our region.
May 5 is Red Dress Day
May 5 is Red Dress Day. It’s a day to remember and honour the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people (2SLGBTQQIA+) in Canada by encouraging ongoing learning and building awareness to end the violence.
This Mental Health Week, Learn What’s Available For You
We all want better support for our psychological well-being and mental health. That’s why Island Health offers programs to support you at work and in life.