News
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.
October 16, 2024
Patient Care Improves with CPOE Go-Live at VGH, GRH and SISC
Congratulations to staff at Victoria General Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre and two sub-acute units at Gorge Road Health Centre for a successful Go-Live for computerized provider order entry (CPOE).
October 16, 2024
A Call to Climate Action: Our First Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference
This special gathering, held September 26 at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre, brought together more than 200 staff, medical staff and leaders from across the organization to focus on our ambitious climate strategy. It was an encouraging turnout, given that climate work is health-care work in so many ways. Taking action on climate change is one of Island Health's top priorities, and a key part of our Strategic Framework and Annual Plan.
October 15, 2024
September MHSU Monthly Update
Ready for some good news? Check out the September edition of the MHSU Update for exciting developments! This monthly newsletter connects Island Health staff with key achievements across the portfolio. September 2024 highlights include the Westshore Hub opening, an award nomination for the Bridging Care Program team, and Truth & Reconciliation Day.
October 9, 2024
Staff Influenza and COVID-19 Immunizations Clinics
Fall is immunization time! The Health, Wellness, Safety, and Ability Management department is working with Heart Pharmacy to provide immunization clinics for Island Health employees, physicians, volunteers and students. This year, we will be offering Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines and we encourage everyone to get vaccinated to increase protection and reduce transmission.
October 8, 2024
Town Hall: October 3 Summary
Thank you to the 600+ staff and medical staff who attended in-person or tuned in online to hear from the CEO, our accreditation team and senior leaders at the in-person and virtual Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Audio and video from the Town Hall are now available on our intranet page. Here's a summary of the event:
October 8, 2024
Research Funding Opportunities for Rural Physicians
Two programs funded by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC are currtently accepting applications from rural physicians for 1-year projects. Awards up to $10,000 are available.
October 8, 2024
Introducing Island Health’s Climate Change and Planetary Health Strategy
Thursday, September 26 was a day of climate firsts for Island Health. More than 200 staff and medical staff attended the organization's inaugural Climate Change and Planetary Health Conference at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre.