News
October 24, 2024
More than 1,700 lives lost to drug toxicity in first nine months of 2024
Unregulated toxic drugs claimed the lives of 187 British Columbians in August and 183 in September, according to the BC Coroners Service.
October 24, 2024
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this October issue, you'll find information on Medical Leadership Strategy Appoints Advisory Committee, Scheduled EHR Downtime, Island Health Funding Available for BCCSU Addiction Medicine Courses, and more.
October 23, 2024
Island Health Funding Available for BCCSU Addiction Medicine Courses
Physicians and nurse practitioners interested in expanding their Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) knowledge and/or accessing training to become an OAT prescriber can apply for funding.
October 23, 2024
Reminder: Electronic Health Record (EHR) Planned Downtime for Time Change Sunday, November 3, 2024
Please be reminded there will be an EHR Planned Downtime on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 0130 h Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to 0200 h Pacific Standard Time (PST). Total duration of the downtime is 1.5 hours. This is a required change to safely return to PST without impacts to the downstream systems.
October 23, 2024
In-Person PSLS Handler Clinics during Patient Safety Week
In preparation for the launch of the New PSLS System (known as DCIQ), throughout Canadian Patient Safety Week, the Patient Safety Team is pleased to offer support for our PSLS Handlers with in-person PSLS Handler Clinics at VGH, RJH, NRGH, and CVH.
October 22, 2024
Influenza & COVID-19 Immunization
Immunization remains the single best way to prevent the transmission and spread of influenza and COVID-19. This year, Island Health staff, medical staff, volunteers and students have three options to book and receive their vaccines.
October 22, 2024
Updated vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 available throughout B.C.
Updated vaccines that protect against the latest influenza strains and COVID-19 variants circulating are available for people in B.C. to help protect families, communities and the health-care system.
October 21, 2024
Welcome Medical Health Officer Stéphane Trépanier
Population and Public Health is excited to introduce Dr. Stéphane Trépanier as the newest Medical Health Officer (MHO) at Island Health.
October 21, 2024
Harm Reduction Fall Newsletter
In this edition of the Harm Reduction Fall Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 4), you'll find an update from our Harm Reduction team, a special "Ask Me Anything" feature with Beth Haywood, Peer Project Coordinator, information on accessing harm reduction supplies, a resource for grief and loss support, and a clinical update on injectable opioid agonist treatment (iOAT).
October 16, 2024
Choosing Wisely at Island Health: Using Labs Wisely for Patients & Planet on December 6
Join us for a 1 hour virtual event focused on implementing Using Labs Wisely on Friday, December 6. Together we can champion reducing unnecessary lab tests, focusing on the right test at the right time for the right purpose.