News
May 26, 2023
More help coming for seniors facing mental-health, addiction challenges in Nanaimo
Seniors living with mental-health and addiction challenges in Nanaimo and other communities in B.C. who are at risk of becoming homeless will get more help navigating vital supports thanks to ongoing funding from the Province.
May 26, 2023
Share your Facility Engagement Experience | June 4 Deadline
Please share your Facility Engagement experience by June 4! Facilities Engagement Initiative (FEI) is currently conducting an evaluation survey to help sites and the initiative learn about strengths, challenges, and progress.
May 25, 2023
Fireside Chats on Indigenous health: ‘Cultural safety can happen today’: Watch the recording from May 11, 2023
In a virtual one-hour discussion about the importance of cultural safety in health care, Indigenous panellists reflected on rebuilding trust with Indigenous patients in a system where they’ve been neglected and harmed.
May 25, 2023
Updated Emerging Pathogen and Pandemic Plan
Island Health has recently updated its Emerging Pathogen and Pandemic Plan (EPPP). The purpose of this plan is to create a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing infectious disease emergencies and ultimately aims to reduce severe illness and deaths. The new plan is based on the following learnings from COVID-19 and the ensuing issues that arose from it.
May 24, 2023
Dr. Ian Thompson is Retiring
It is with mixed emotions that Dr. Ben Williams shares the news that Dr. Ian Thompson, Executive Medical Director for Medical Staff Governance, will be retiring this fall.
May 24, 2023
Outpatient Treatments for COVID-19 patients
Island Health has established a virtual Outpatient COVID19 Therapeutics Clinic (OCTC) for the evaluation of patients who meet criteria for intravenous therapy. If prescribed, patients are able to be treated at their nearest infusion site; there are eight sites across the Island.
May 24, 2023
*NEW* Heather Simpson Scholarship - May 31st application deadline
Island Health is launching a new scholarship – the Heather Simpson Scholarship. Fuelled by donor support and in partnership with the Victoria Hospitals Foundation, this scholarship aims to recognize and financially support Island Health staff who are committed to advancing their careers in the healthcare industry by funding 50% of their annual tuition! All non-contract or union Island Health employees who are casual, part-time, or full-time, and in good standing can apply.
May 23, 2023
May 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS is here!
This issue discusses the four criteria for involuntary admission and treatment under the MHA & what should be considered before involuntarily submitting a person to psychiatric admission under the MHA and treatment.
May 23, 2023
OneSign® “Tap N Go” deploying at Lady Minto Hospital
As of May 29, the IHealth devices team will have installed OneSign® “Tap N Go” hardware and software on computers and workstations at Lady Minto Hospital.
May 23, 2023
Five Days in May - May 30 (12 - 2 pm): Harm Reduction for Hardly-Reached People and Places
Just one event + the closing forum to go, and there's still room to register for both!