News
February 7, 2024
Port Hardy drug-checking news
The Port Hardy Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) office offers a new drug-checking service during business hours. Individuals can visit the office at 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue from Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., to have their substance samples checked and receive results within 20 minutes.
February 6, 2024
Registration Open for the 2nd Annual Trauma & Critical Care Conference
Island Health is thrilled to reveal the 2nd Annual Island Health Trauma and Critical Care Conference in Victoria, BC, scheduled for April 20th and 21st, 2024. Don't miss out on Early Bird Pricing, ending on February 28th, 2024. Secure your tickets now!
February 6, 2024
Virtual Care Services Newsletter - Winter Edition
The latest release of the Virtual Care Services newsletter for winter is here, brimming with up-to-date information and inspiring local achievements. This edition covers a range of topics, including the introduction of Call4Care as a new service, updates on virtual care guidelines and policies, and much more.
February 2, 2024
Protecting Patient Privacy with Approved Virtual Care Solutions
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health granted exceptions to facilitate a swift shift to virtual care solutions, ensuring uninterrupted access to healthcare. It's important to note that these exceptions are no longer applicable, and Island Health continues to adhere to the regulations outlined in the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
January 31, 2024
January 31st Deadline – Adoption of New Mental Health Act Forms 4.1 & 4.2
All B.C. health authorities are required to implement the new Mental Health Act (MHA) medical certificates (Form 4.1 and Form 4.2) by January 31, 2024. The old medical certificate (Form 4) will no longer be legally recognized effective February 1, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Harm Reduction Winter Newsletter - Volume 4 Issue 1
Explore the winter edition of the Harm Reduction Newsletter to discover details on nominating a young individual or individuals for the annual Harm Reduction Youth Award. Additionally, delve into information about a recently introduced inhalation service and more.
January 30, 2024
Happy Pediatricians Day: Celebrating Island Health Pediatricians
Island Health would like to recognize our Pediatricians for their commitment to providing exceptional care for children - Meet Dr Zaneta Lim.
January 25, 2024
Late Radiation-Associated Dysphagia (Late RAD): Information for the Primary Care Network:
Late radiation-associated dysphagia (late RAD) is a relatively rare (3-8%) new or progressive onset of severe oropharyngeal dysphagia following a long period of stable functioning after head and neck radiation. The Speech and Language Pathologists at BC Cancer – Victoria would like you to be aware of this possibility in your patients who have undergone head and neck radiation therapy in the past years and encourage you to make referrals accordingly.
January 24, 2024
The inaugural 2024 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS
January issue is covering the new Medical Certificates, forms 4.1 and 4.2 that will take effect on February 1, 2024.
January 24, 2024
More than 2,500 lives lost to toxic drugs in 2023
Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service confirms that toxic, unregulated drugs claimed the lives of at least 2,511 people in British Columbia in 2023, the largest number of drug-related deaths ever reported to the agency.