News
February 1, 2023
Island Health and VicPD Launch Co-Response Team
Operating from 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week, this new team expands and increases the mental health response continuum, adding to the existing interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, the Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT) and the peer-led, non-police community-based Peer Assisted Care Teams (PACT).
January 31, 2023
Highlights from another year of IHealth advancements
In the last two years, Island Health expanded its use of electronic clinical documentation (ClinDoc), Cerner Capacity Management (CCM) for patient flow and equipment requisitions, closed-loop medication administration and computerized provider order entry (CPOE). This advancement of the electronic health record (EHR) brings Island Health ever closer to the vision of “One Person. One Record. One Plan for Health and Care."
January 31, 2023
MHSU Update - January 2023
January highlights include: Coastal Sage Healing House Opening, Mental Health Act Update, MHSU Hero Award Initiative, Accreditation.
January 31, 2023
IHealth News - Looking ahead in 2023
The first issue of IHealth News covers: RJH and VGH look ahead to major IHealth activations in 2023, VIDEO: Celebrating CDH IHealth go-live, Tap N Go saves time for Island Health staff Connecting the Cowichan Valley: Chemainus goes live with ‘ClinDoc’ and more.
January 31, 2023
Toxic-drug supply claims nearly 2,300 lives in 2022: BC Coroners Service
As the province’s drug toxicity public health emergency continues into its eighth year, at least 2,272 British Columbians lost their lives to toxic drugs in 2022.
January 30, 2023
Introduction to Decriminalization in British Columbia
On January 31st, a three-year temporary exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act will come into effect in BC. The exemption means people will not face criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of certain illicit drugs for personal use.
January 30, 2023
Seeking rural preceptors for Island communities
The UBC Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) has launched a Rural Shadowing Initiative to increase first- and second-year medical students’ exposure to/interest in rural medicine.
January 30, 2023
The 2023 BC Rural Health Awards Nominations are Open!
The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) is excited to announce nominations for this year’s BC Rural Health Awards are open. These awards recognize and honour rural doctors and communities for their inspiring contributions to improving the health of rural British Columbians.
January 27, 2023
Significant investment to stabilize north island health-care services
Today, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced significant investments and initiatives to immediately stabilize and improve access to health-care services, including emergency care, in Port Hardy and the Mount Waddington region.
January 27, 2023
RJH- VGH passenger shuttle service returns
Effective Tuesday February 21st, Island Health will be reintroducing a passenger service. Transport will be between RJH and VGH. Passenger space is limited, as this route is primarily to support freight and lab transport. Space is on a first-come, first-served basis. Consequently, return trips cannot be guaranteed.