News
October 5, 2023
Choosing Wisely at Island Health on Nov 17 – learn more about our speakers!
Register and join us on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 8:30-12:30PM for our fourth annual Choosing Wisely virtual symposium. Read on to learn more about our amazing presenters.
October 4, 2023
Save the date: IHealth World Café @ VGH and RJH
Medical staff are invited to IHealth World Café events at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital to ask questions, watch demos and learn about the upcoming IHealth activation.
October 3, 2023
COVID & Influenza Support
Community Virtual Care’s COVID-19 and Influenza Monitoring Program offers free 1:1 RN support using remote patient monitoring, virtual visits and the phone to support patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 or influenza symptoms.
September 29, 2023
Embracing Diversity, Rejecting Intolerance: Our Commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Island Heath stands in support of their 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and community members. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of a compassionate workplace and they are committed to fostering a culture where all employees and the people they serve are protected, feel safe and are treated with dignity and respect.
September 28, 2023
Masking & Ambassadors Returning To Patient Care Sites
In anticipation of the up coming viral respiratory infection (VRI) season the Province of BC announced today that all health authorities will be re-instating additional Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures in healthcare settings for the 2023/24 VRI season.
September 28, 2023
Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness season
The Province and public-health officials are taking actions to continue protecting people, communities and the health-care system this fall and are encouraging people in B.C. aged six months and older to get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
September 28, 2023
September Community Resource Team (CRT) Update
The September Update from the Community Resource Team (CRT) includes information about the WorkSafe BC Compliance Agreement, LPN scope optimization in CHS, proper workflow for HCC encounters, and other important news for all CHS staff.
September 26, 2023
Save the Date | National Truth and Reconciliation Day Video
On September 30th, Island Health will honour the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Island Health publicly commemorates the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of colonialism as a vital part of reconciliation on Vancouver Island and beyond.
September 22, 2023
MHO Newsletters: Fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccination starts soon
Updated MHO Newsletters on Fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations starting soon. Target audience includes Physicians & Nurse Practitioners and long-term care providers.
September 22, 2023
Virtual Lunch and Learns for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is offering a series of FREE virtual lunch and learn sessions throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 to facilitate learning for Canadians on topics related to Truth and Reconciliation.