News
August 29, 2023
At least 198 lost to toxic drugs in July as public health emergency continues
For the 13th consecutive month, more than 190 British Columbians have lost their lives to the toxic, unregulated drug supply, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service.
August 28, 2023
New Medical Lead Announcements
Dr. Marilyn Malone is happy to announce that Dr. Valerie Ehasoo and Dr. Savannah Forrester will be joining Seniors Health and Community Virtual Care as Medical Leads.
August 25, 2023
Expressed, Heard and Respected: Advance Care Planning
Engaging in Advance Care Planning conversations can be a rewarding and meaningful experience, both for community members and for health care professionals. It can be a powerful tool to ensure that people's values, wishes and preferences about their current and/or future healthcare are Expressed, Heard, and Respected.
August 23, 2023
Registration is now open for Choosing Wisely at Island Health on November 17!
Register and join us on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 8:30-12:30PM for our fourth annual Choosing Wisely virtual symposium.
August 22, 2023
Drug and health alert text system expands
Anyone in the Island Health region can now contribute data to help inform potential drug poisoning overdose advisories. The Toxic Drug and Health Alerts (TDHA) system texts subscribers information about drug poisoning overdose advisories in the region. Effective today, the system will accept inbound reports from anyone.
August 22, 2023
September 27 - First Nations Principles of OCAP®
The First Nations Principles of OCAP® presentation will introduce participants to FNIGC, the First Nations principles of OCAP® and First Nations data sovereignty. Over the course of approximately one hour, participants will learn about OCAP® and have the opportunity to ask questions in a Q & A period at the end of the presentation.
August 16, 2023
Video: NRGH colleagues share their experience with adopting CPOE
Electronic ordering, or “CPOE” -- computerized provider order entry – is expanding across Island Health.
August 11, 2023
OneSign® “Tap N Go” deploying at Saanich Peninsula Hospital
IHealth devices team will soon install OneSign® “Tap N Go” hardware and software on computers and workstations at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Staff can begin using Tap N Go on their computers and workstations on wheels as of August 24.
August 11, 2023
Registered Nurses Foundation of BC (RNFBC) Bursary Program
The RNFBC bursary program supports nurses (LPN, RPN, RN and NP) who are enrolled in preparation programs offered through Canadian Association of Nursing (CAN) and British Columbia Nurse and Midwifery (BCNNM) recognized institutions. The application must be received BEFORE midnight, Monday September 18, 2023.
August 11, 2023
Escalating syphilis outbreak in Island Health
Over the past decade the incidence of infectious syphilis in BC has increased dramatically, including in Island Health. In 2022, 146 cases were detected in Island Health, compared to only 13 in 2012.