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More U.S. doctors, nurses, allied health professionals on their way to B.C.
Increasing numbers of American health-care professionals are looking north as B.C. continues to break down barriers for U.S. health-care workers to practise here.
2025 Orange Shirt Day
Island Health is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, we are partnering with Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joslyn Charlie, of the Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw nations, to promote National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2025.
Open Space with Executives for Indigenous Employees, Medical Staff and Volunteers
The Indigenous Health and Rural & Remote Operations Portfolio, in partnership with the People Portfolio, are pleased to announce the next session for all Indigenous staff, medical staff and volunteers who live or work in the Central Island region. Your voice matters, and we would like to hear from you.
There is still time to sign up for the Well Planned Action Series!
If you are involved in creating, clarifying, or communicating medical goals for discharge, this Action Series is for you! Each area has unique challenges and the best people to identify opportunities for improvement are the ones who are doing the work.
Help Us Strengthen Patient Partnership – Take a 10-Minute Survey
We’re inviting all staff, medical staff, patient partners, students and volunteers to take a 10-minute survey that will help us better understand our organization’s current approach to patient partnership, and how we can continue to grow and improve patient partnership as supported through the Patient & Public Partnership Program.
New health centre will open soon in Ucluelet
People living in and around Ucluelet will have better access to team-based primary care when doors open on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, to the Ucluelet Health Centre.
Island Health Advances Climate Action with Low Carbon Resilience Roadmap
Island Health is advancing climate action through its Low Carbon Resilience Roadmap, a strategic plan to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across health care facilities.
Referring patients to pharmacists
Medical staff in B.C. can now refer patients to community pharmacists for treatment of 21 minor ailments and contraception.
Planetary Health Awards: Who Will You Nominate?
The Planetary Health Awards are your chance to recognize that leadership. You can nominate yourself, a coworker, or a team. Don't let this incredible work go unseen! Nominate by September 30th.
Long-Term Care Access: Updated Approach to Assessment and Eligibility
Island Health is aligning with a province-wide initiative to ensure subsidized long-term care (LTC) spaces are prioritized for clients with the most urgent needs.