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Island Health Shows Up Proud at Victoria Pride
Coordinated by Island Health's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team in partnership with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, a vibrantly decorated Island Health float truck led the way, followed by participants proudly carrying “Love is Healthy" signs, handing out water bottles and sunscreen as they marched through downtown Victoria.
INVITATION: Better Care, Better Value Town Halls
Three in-person/virtual Town Halls are scheduled for June and July, offering an opportunity to hear directly from CEO Kathy MacNeil, VP of People & Communications Jamie Braman, and other senior and local leaders about the Better Care, Better Value initiative.
Now Live: New Webpage Shows ED Wait Times and Care Options
The page is designed to support people with non-urgent health needs in making informed choices about where—and how—to access care. By offering a clearer picture of wait times and other available services, it helps ensure patients can find the right care at the right time.
Medical Staff Forum Invite | Thursday July 3, 2025
Medical staff are invited to join Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality and Research & Chief Medical Officer, and special guest Kathy MacNeil, Island Health President & CEO, for a virtual Medical Staff Forum on Thursday July 3, 2025 from 7.30 to 8.30am.
MHO Newsletter: Measles Update
Measles cases have recently been identified in every regional health authority in BC, including Island Health. The resurgence in measles activity locally, in BC and nationally is being driven by declining vaccination rates. Measles infection has occurred almost exclusively in unvaccinated or under vaccinated individuals.
Are you up to date on your measles immunizations?
There have been recent measles exposures in B.C. and on Vancouver Island.
Measles Exposure in Island Health
Public health is advising of several locations where people may have been exposed to measles between June 16 and 21, 2025.
New brain-injury supportive living home opening in Saanich
People living with significant health challenges from acquired brain injuries will soon benefit from improved care and rehabilitation focused supports with the opening of a new 26-bed supportive living home in Central Saanich.
New Measles Quick Reference Guide
The Provincial Infection Network of BC, PICNet, has released a new quick reference guide for health care workers regarding measles infection prevention and control. The guide includes symptoms, photos, prevention and control measures, and lab testing info.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this June issue, you'll find information on the upcoming Medical Staff Forum, update—Medical Leadership Strategy, Welcoming Jill Pearman RM as New HAMAC Chair, Preferred Email Addresses and more.