News
November 27, 2024
Connection is cornerstone for peer coordinator Beth in her substance use recovery journey
For Beth Haywood, connection was more than support—it was survival. Now six years sober and a peer coordinator with Island Health, she credits the life-changing relationships she made along the way as the cornerstone of her recovery.
November 27, 2024
Demystifying Quality Improvement: Getting Started
Quality Improvement (QI) at Island Health enhances outcomes by simplifying challenges and driving meaningful change. The Strategic Quality Improvement (SQI) team provides tools, training, and support to empower staff in creating positive impacts aligned with organizational priorities.
November 21, 2024
The First Surgical Robot Has Landed at RJH
This robot is one innovation in VHF's newly launched campaign, It's Time for Surgical Innovation, which has brought together an entire team of people and departments to make this vision a reality. The $17 million goal will help fund the da Vinci surgical robot and a suite of 50 best-in-class surgical instruments to bring more minimally invasive care to the Island in the divisions of ENT, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, and urology.
November 21, 2024
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this October issue, you'll find information on the upcoming Medical Staff Forum, VP training, Engagement Opportunity: Anti-Racism Position Statement, Medical Staff/SI-MSA Co-President Spotlight and more.
November 19, 2024
Virtual Event: Using Labs Wisely for Patients & Planet
There's still time to register for "Using Labs Wisely for Patients & Planet" on Friday, December 6.
November 19, 2024
11 Ways IHealth is Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care
As the IHealth team and partners continue to roll out advanced functions of the electronic health record (EHR) across the region, we looked at 11 ways this multi-year project contributes to safer, quality patient care and a better experience for care teams.
November 19, 2024
Storm Ahead: Batten Down the Hatches on Nov 19-20
A significant fall storm, that is being referred to as 'Bomb Cyclone', is set to impact Vancouver Island beginning Tuesday afternoon, to later in the day on Wednesday.
November 15, 2024
Celebrating Nurse Practitioners Week
Nurse Practitioners Week (November 10th to 16th) is held annually to recognize the vital role that Nurse Practitioners play in our healthcare system. This week, we celebrate the dedicated and growing number of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for their profound impact in primary care, and beyond.
November 13, 2024
Celebrating National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 10-16, 2024
Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate nurse practitioners (NPs) and the contributions that they make across Canadian healthcare systems.
November 13, 2024
Island Health Funding Available for BCCSU Addiction Medicine Courses
Physicians and nurse practitioners interested in expanding their Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) knowledge and/or accessing training to become an OAT prescriber can apply for funding.