News
January 4, 2021
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Temporally Associated with COVID-19: Guidance for Clinicians in B.C
Updated information from BCCDC on MIS-C temporally associated with COVID-19.
January 4, 2021
Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) Community Program 2020 at a glance
The Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) Community Program provides an opportunity for GPs and Specialists working in Vancouver Island rural communities to collaborate in developing collective CME opportunities that can include their allied health care partners as well.
January 1, 2021
The Gardens at Qualicum Beach Long-Term Care Facility COVID-19 Outbreak | Update
Island Health declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Gardens on December 19 after one staff member tested positive. No other cases in staff or residents were identified related to this outbreak. The outbreak is now declared over.
December 31, 2020
Island Health Medical Staff Updates December 31
A summary of updates on the Medical Staff Website.
December 31, 2020
Acting President & CEO and Chief MHO Joint Update
We are pleased to end the year with some positive news. Today, the Saanich Peninsula Hospital outbreak has been officially declared over. Our thanks to everyone at SPH and the many people who supported the hospital during the outbreak.
December 31, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine orders for physicians/NPs caring for residents in LTC: A Message from Dr. Margaret Manville
LTC residents in Island Health owned and operated, affiliate, and private LTC sites will begin to receive vaccinations against COVID-19 starting January 13th. With the support of Public Health nurses and LTC staff, residents will receive vaccinations in their home.
December 31, 2020
11 new cases reported today, Island Health total 928
There are 22 active cases in the north, 16 central and 44 in the south island.
December 31, 2020
Long-term Care and Assisted Living Facilities' Providers now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine and plans for future distribution
Work continues to provide COVID-19 vaccinations as quickly as possible to priority populations in Island Health. The first clinic in Victoria has been very successful so far and additional clinics will open in other Island communities in early January.
December 31, 2020
Emergency & Critical Care Round/Town Hall: COVID-19 Vaccination
Mon, Jan 4, 2021 7:30am - 8:15am
December 31, 2020
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Outbreak | Update
Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH).