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Where are you on the Journey of Cultural Safety?
The first step towards your Cultural Safety learning journey needs to begin with critical self-reflection so you may bring that self-awareness to all your formal courses. There are a variety of formats within Island Health to build your understanding of Cultural Safety and Indigenous specific racism including; reading, online courses, in-person sessions, relationship-building, personal development and hearing from communities.
Learn more about Island Health Nurse Practitioners
British Columbia began licensing NPs in 2005 as part of Primary Health Care Reform and in just 16 years on Vancouver Island, the NP community has grown to over 120 NPs, ensuring patients have more access to primary care providers. 74 NPs are employed by Island Health and work up and down our beautiful Island.
Child Care Survey: Next Steps
This past July, the Health Human Resources (HHR) Sustainability Initiative surveyed Island Health about current and future child care needs. The survey was geared towards those interested in onsite and/or after-hours child care. Island Health employees, medical staff, volunteers and contractors who currently have tiny humans in child care, or who will need child care over the next few years, were asked to complete the survey.
Take an IHealth quiz for Digital Health Week
Test your Knowledge on IHealth and the Electronic Health Record.
Knowledge-to-Action Events: Weeks 3 & 4
Every November, the Research Department hosts a month of collaborative events, bringing together leaders and researchers, healthcare providers and patients to learn about the importance of translating evidence into practice to improve care and outcomes.
Good Call Action Series
Have you ever wanted to improve the "on-call" experience? You can! Join the Good Call Action Series January-May 2023 with 3-7 interdisciplinary team members who are involved in making and receiving calls. Up to 6 hours of sessional payments available for physicians completing activities outside of clinical hours.
Update on influenza in BC
Influenza activity in BC is starting early this year with a significant rise in cases in our Emergency Departments (ED) and acute care units.
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.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Supporting men to stay safer during Movember and beyond
This Movember, Island Health supports men’s mental and physical health by continuing to raise awareness around the toxic drug crisis and its impact on males – especially those who use substances alone.