News
August 8, 2024
Expanded travel programs support cancer patients
More cancer patients, especially those living in rural and remote areas, will benefit from improved access to life-saving cancer care as the Province further invests in medical-travel supports, reducing costs and financial barriers.
August 7, 2024
Island Health Store Launches Orange Shirt
Island Health is proud to announce a partnership with Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joslyn Charlie, of the Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw nations, to create an original Island Health Orange Shirt in time for September 30, 2024. With Joslyn's guidance and talent, and the invaluable support of the Indigenous Health, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team, the Island Health Orange Shirt has moved from concept to reality and is officially available to purchase for all Island Health staff and medical staff.
August 6, 2024
Virtual Care Services Newsletter: Summer Edition
The Summer 2024 edition of the Virtual Care Services newsletter is now available, packed with timely virtual care updates and local success stories.
July 31, 2024
More trained workers will improve mental-health, addictions care in B.C.
People looking for skills training and job opportunities in mental-health and addictions care are now able to access free education and paid work experience in the sector.
July 30, 2024
RJH Staff & Medical Staff Invited to Take IHealth Post Go-Live Survey
Did you participate in the Go-Live of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) at Royal Jubilee Hospital, starting June 8? If so, please take two minutes to complete the IHealth RJH Post Go-Live Survey.
July 30, 2024
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs through June 2024
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths through June 2024.
July 26, 2024
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends, Health Orders Rescinded & New Vaccine Registry
Reporting of immunity and immunization status will be required for the following: influenza, measles, hepatitis B, pertussis, rubella, mumps and varicella (or chickenpox), in addition to COVID-19. While the reporting requirement takes effect on July 26, we acknowledge it will take some time to update our processes to fully implement this decision.
July 26, 2024
Provincial health officer rescinds orders for COVID-19
Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer (PHO), has issued the following statement: As British Columbia’s provincial health officer, I am issuing an order to end the public-health emergency for COVID-19 and rescinding all related orders.
July 25, 2024
MHSU Update June/July
June and July highlights include the introduction of a new assisted living model at Hillside Terrace, the availability of drop-in counseling services in Nanaimo, easily accessible mental health and substance use support through a dedicated phone line, the celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the Pip to Spruce initiative.
July 24, 2024
Heartfelt Thanks From CEO for CloudStrike Disruption Response
In light of the unforeseen impacts of last week's CloudStrike disruption and our outstanding response, Kathy MacNeil wishes to express her heartfelt appreciation for your dedication, professionalism, and resilience.