News
July 26, 2024
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends, Health Orders Rescinded & New Vaccine Registry
Reporting of immunity and immunization status will be required for the following: influenza, measles, hepatitis B, pertussis, rubella, mumps and varicella (or chickenpox), in addition to COVID-19. While the reporting requirement takes effect on July 26, we acknowledge it will take some time to update our processes to fully implement this decision.
July 26, 2024
Provincial health officer rescinds orders for COVID-19
Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer (PHO), has issued the following statement: As British Columbia’s provincial health officer, I am issuing an order to end the public-health emergency for COVID-19 and rescinding all related orders.
July 25, 2024
MHSU Update June/July
June and July highlights include the introduction of a new assisted living model at Hillside Terrace, the availability of drop-in counseling services in Nanaimo, easily accessible mental health and substance use support through a dedicated phone line, the celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the Pip to Spruce initiative.
July 24, 2024
Heartfelt Thanks From CEO for CloudStrike Disruption Response
In light of the unforeseen impacts of last week's CloudStrike disruption and our outstanding response, Kathy MacNeil wishes to express her heartfelt appreciation for your dedication, professionalism, and resilience.
July 24, 2024
Dr. Nathan Hoag is the Recipient of Prestigious CUA Award of Excellence in Education
Island Health is pleased to congratulate Dr. Nathan Hoag as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Canadian Urological Association (CUA) Award of Excellence in Education. Each year, this accolade is bestowed upon a practicing Canadian Urologist who has made extraordinary contributions to education within the field.
July 23, 2024
More access to health care coming for people in the Comox Valley
Everyone in the Comox Valley, including those in Cumberland, Courtenay, Comox and K’ómoks First Nation, who wants to be connected to a family doctor will soon have access to one, thanks to the recruitment of dozens of family doctors in partnership with the local primary-care network.
July 20, 2024
CODE GREY OVER: Global Windows IT Disruption
IMIT and Clinical teams are continuing to work throughout the weekend with all areas still impacted to address remaining system and device issues. They also have a focus on ensuring programs which will restart their regular weekly services on Monday morning have systems and devices ready to support care teams and patient services.
July 19, 2024
Global Windows IT Disruption
Island Health, and many institutions globally, have been impacted by a large-scale Microsoft systems issue. Our immediate concern is supporting staff and medical staff to deliver continuity and quality of care to the best of our abilities while this disruption is resolved.
July 17, 2024
Second urgent and primary care centre coming to Nanaimo
People living in and around Nanaimo will have increased access to health care with a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) to open in 2025.
July 17, 2024
Teamwork and support contribute to RJH Go-Live success
Congratulations to staff and medical staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital on a successful IHealth Go-Live! The site went live on June 8 with computerized provider order entry (CPOE) and other advanced tools in the electronic health record (EHR) with the support of colleagues from across the region.