News
September 29, 2023
Embracing Diversity, Rejecting Intolerance: Our Commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Island Heath stands in support of their 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and community members. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of a compassionate workplace and they are committed to fostering a culture where all employees and the people they serve are protected, feel safe and are treated with dignity and respect.
September 28, 2023
Masking & Ambassadors Returning To Patient Care Sites
In anticipation of the up coming viral respiratory infection (VRI) season the Province of BC announced today that all health authorities will be re-instating additional Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures in healthcare settings for the 2023/24 VRI season.
September 28, 2023
Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness season
The Province and public-health officials are taking actions to continue protecting people, communities and the health-care system this fall and are encouraging people in B.C. aged six months and older to get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
September 28, 2023
September Community Resource Team (CRT) Update
The September Update from the Community Resource Team (CRT) includes information about the WorkSafe BC Compliance Agreement, LPN scope optimization in CHS, proper workflow for HCC encounters, and other important news for all CHS staff.
September 27, 2023
INVITATION: Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall
Join Island Health for their next hybrid virtual and in-person Town Hall on Friday, October 6, from 1-2 PM.
September 27, 2023
Coming together on climate action
Island Health's Climate Change and Planetary Health Engagement Survey wrapped up on Tuesday, Sept. 26 – and Island Health wants to send a big thank you to everyone who participated. Your enthusiasm and involvement exceeded their expectations! Island Health received more than 850 responses (59% of those came from medical/clinical staff, 36% from non-clinical staff and 5% from volunteers).
September 26, 2023
Last chance for Cowichan Valley residents to be heard in survey
Island Health and Our Cowichan Communities Health Network (OCCHN) launched the health and wellness survey this summer. People are encouraged to complete the survey by 5 p.m. October 3.
September 26, 2023
Save the Date | National Truth and Reconciliation Day Video
On September 30th, Island Health will honour the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Island Health publicly commemorates the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of colonialism as a vital part of reconciliation on Vancouver Island and beyond.
September 25, 2023
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in August
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in August.
September 22, 2023
MHO Newsletters: Fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccination starts soon
Updated MHO Newsletters on Fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations starting soon. Target audience includes Physicians & Nurse Practitioners and long-term care providers.