News
March 15, 2023
Action taken to strengthen North Vancouver Island health
After the Province announced a $30 million investment in health-care services in North Vancouver Island on January 27, Island Health and its partners have made significant progress in implementing the actions designed to improve and stabilize health-care services for the region.
March 15, 2023
PRIME Physician Communications
All members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) will be asked to enroll in PRIME between April 1st, 2023 to August 15th, 2023. PRIME enrollment will improve the privacy and security of both patient and practitioner information in PharmaNet.
March 14, 2023
Indigenous Cultural Safety Webinar Series: Session 5 of 5
The fifth and final session of this five part series was held on March 9, 2023. Session 5 of 5: Tying it all together and continued support. The Joint Collaborative Committees invites you to watch a virtual five-part series that aims to provide physicians with a deeper understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice in healthcare.
March 13, 2023
New Service: Interpreting Services for Virtual Visits!
Island Health has launched a new service, allowing you to schedule an interpreter for virtual visits. By accessing the PLS Portal, you can request a professional interpreter join a scheduled BC Virtual Visit or Zoom for Healthcare virtual visit with your patient.
