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Celebrating National Nursing Week!
Krista Allan, Chief Nursing and Allied Health Officer, expresses her sincere gratitude to all nurses at Island Health.
Statement on the World Health Organization declaring end of COVID-19 as global emergency
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, have released the following statement on the World Health Organization declaration of the end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Minister’s statement on Midwives Day
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of Midwives Day, May 5, 2023.
VIDEO: Why should staff help lead quality improvement?
Point-of-care staff are in the best position to join a new clinical governance committee and become part of the team leading the future of quality improvement for Island Health.
April edition of Mental Health Act Infobits now available
The April issue of MHA Infobits has overcome some technical challenges and is finally reaching you now – in May! This issue discusses a very important aspect of involuntary admission and treatment under the MHA – the patients' rights.
Immunization Status Self-Reporting Tool Expansion
The Provincial Workplace Health Contact Center (PWHCC) will be reaching out to staff, via email, over the coming months to provide you with an opportunity to review and update your immunization record.
Be a Gloves Off! Champion
This week the Island Health Gloves Off! Campaign launched across the region posing one simple questions to staff: Do you need gloves for that?
CRT Update Issue
Monthly news from the Community Resource Team is available now with the latest issue of the CRT Update. The newsletter features a host of great tips and information for CHS staff.
Happy National Physicians Day 2023 - From Dr. Ben Williams
May 1 is National Physicians Day! On behalf of Island Health, Dr. Williams offers his gratitude to all physicians working across the Island Health region on this day and every other day.