News
April 19, 2024
Leadership Embracing Grassroot Initiatives to Improve Patient Care Across Island Health
Last weekend, the pediatrics and pediatric surgery teams attended a retreat in Parksville to discuss patient quality improvements across the Island. The retreat was well attended and a great success. Thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend and spend time with their peers!
April 18, 2024
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this issue, you'll find information on leadership recognition, Cerner updates, the upcoming Learning Opportunity - Medical Staff Workshop: Self & Relational Awareness in the Workplace, and much more.
April 17, 2024
Introducing Island Health's 2024/25 Priorities and Goals
Read about the biannual Leadership Summit to reflect back on 2023/24 and to transition to the 2024/25 organization-wide priorities, outcome goals and infrastructure requirements to create organization alignment.
April 17, 2024
Nanaimo Cancer Centre one step closer
People are one step closer to accessing enhanced cancer care services as a business plan for the new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) has been approved.
April 17, 2024
Island Health Magazine - Spring Issue is now available
The Spring Issue of Island Health Magazine explores Hospital at Home nursing, virtual care's impact on mental health, and the expanding roles of Nurse Practitioners. Dive into recent events like Code Hack 2024 and the Climate Change and Community Health Gathering, plus find healthy recipes and lifestyle tips.
April 16, 2024
Last Chance: Complete the 2nd IHealth Readiness Survey Today
Wednesday, April 17, is the last chance for staff at South Island sites preparing for the IHealth Go-Live in May and June to provide their feedback in the second IHealth Readiness Survey.
April 16, 2024
Island Health’s New Onboarding Team Expands
The team for Recruitment Marketing and Onboarding Services, under the Health Human Resources Initiative, now ensures smooth delivery and enhancement of the Pathway to C.A.R.E. program for new hires and retention.
April 16, 2024
IHealth News Brief
Information in this brief includes: Go-Live Dates for Tertiary Site Activation/Computerized Provider Order Entry, and Complete mandatory education steps to prepare for Go-Live.
April 12, 2024
Celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week at Island Health
It's National Medical Laboratory Week across Canada from April 14 to 20! This is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals in recognition of the vital contributions they make to provincial healthcare and to the health and wellness of British Columbians.
April 11, 2024
Province takes more actions to strengthen primary care for people
Patients looking for a family physician or a nurse practitioner will be better supported, as the Province provides an update on the work already underway and introduces new digital tools for providers to improve and speed up the connection process.