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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.
Mark's Extending VIP Pricing to Island Health Staff: Sept 11-17
Mark's has teamed up with Island Health's Employee Perks Program to offer staff some great deals. From September 11 to 17, Mark's is extending VIP pricing to Island Health staff, offering up to 55%-off the ticket price on a wide selection of items.
Primary Care Grand Rounds: Clinical Pharmacists in Primary Care
Our next Primary Care Grand Round event will be held on September 23 from 12:00 – 1:00. Rethinking care, one prescription at a time—join Clinical Pharmacist Taylor Setterfield at the Primary Care Grand Rounds as we explore the power of pharmacist integration in team-based care.
World Sepsis Day: Advancing Care at Island Health
World Sepsis Day is an annual awareness event taking place September 13.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action began with the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, which created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in 2008 to document the legacy of residential schools.
Medical Staff Forum | Tuesday 9 September, 2025
Medical staff are invited to join Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality and Research & Chief Medical Officer for a Medical Staff Forum on September 9th, 7.30-8.30am.
Recognize a Medical Staff Peer!
Medical staff are invited to nominate a peer for recognition during September’s Medical Staff Forum.
Coming Soon: Mark's Extending VIP Pricing to Island Health Staff
Mark's has teamed up with Island Health's Employee Perks Program to offer staff some great deals. From September 11 to 17, Mark's is extending VIP pricing to Island Health staff, offering up to 55%-off the ticket price on a wide selection of items.
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.
Seroquel ≠ Sleep: Choosing Wisely for Seniors with Dementia
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is the most commonly prescribed antipsychotic for seniors. Learn more through four articles published by the Antipsychotic Working Group, highlighting key data and insights on prescribing practices across the region.