News
January 3, 2023
Minister’s statement on actions by federal government to protect Canadians from COVID-19
A statement from British Columbia’s (MOH) Adrian Dix on actions being taken by the federal government to protect Canadians from COVID-19.
December 29, 2022
Updated MOH- Overview of Visitors in LTC and Seniors’ AL
This BCCDC guidance document is updated as follows: Changes to the Guidelines for Essential Visits Chart - section 1 (Essential visits include), section 2 (Essential visits shall be limited…) and more.
December 29, 2022
Looking at what lies ahead for Island Health
Island Health Board Chair Leah Hollins shared her thoughts on the past year and the successes/lessons learned. As Island Health moves into 2023, she explains what the organization has planned and how the community will benefit.
December 23, 2022
Happy Holidays From Dr. Ben Williams
A Happy Holidays Message From Dr. Ben Williams.
December 23, 2022
BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Outbreak Report
A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Living Facilities.
December 21, 2022
Happy Holidays from the Island Health Accreditation team!
The Island Health Accreditation team thanks you all for a fantastic year full of everyday learning and improvement!
December 21, 2022
Clinical Order Set Change- Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
The paper/electronic Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (RPEP) (Module) order set has been revised.
December 21, 2022
Artic outflow warning issued for Greater Victoria and Southern Gulf Islands
Environment Canada has issued an Artic outflow warning for Greater Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands for Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing bitter cold and strong winds.
December 21, 2022
Island Health launches texting service for drug-poisoning advisories
An Island Health service focused on notifying subscribed community members about drug-poisoning overdose advisories by text message.
December 20, 2022
Sing along with the Physician Quality Improvement team!
With the shorter days and colder weather, we all know what it's time for - the annual holiday song from the PQI and SQI teams! Join Dr. Alex Hoechsmann in a Quality Improvement-focused rendition of one of your festive favourites.