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Santa Spreads Holiday Magic in VGH & NRGH Pediatrics
Santa truly does fly, sprinkling magic across the sky! December 10, Mr. Claus himself made a heartwarming visit to Victoria General Hospital and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to spread holiday cheer for sick children and their caregivers in Pediatrics.
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in October
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in October 2024.
Island Health 2024 chief medical health officer report
The Island Health’s 2024 Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) report focuses on the health harms associated with the use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol, illegally manufactured opioids, tobacco, and cannabis.
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
35 years ago, on December 6, 1989, 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal. We honour them, and all victims of gender-based violence, on The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Team effort saves life of Victoria runner
A recent awards ceremony at Royal Jubilee Hospital was held to honour the individuals who helped save Mike Bohonos, 68. Mr. Bohonos collapsed in cardiac arrest 6 kilometers into his 8-kilometer race and received CPR from a number of event volunteers. Award recipients included medical staff members Dr. Doug McGhee, Dr. Michele Fretz, and Dr. Eric Fretz.
INVITATION: December 6 Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall
This is your opportunity to connect with senior leaders and hear answers to questions from staff and medical staff around Island Health. Our next Town Hall is an in-person and virtual session with CEO Kathy MacNeil and other senior leaders who will be in attendance to share updates, recognize people and teams and answer your questions.
MHA Minutes Webinar: Is Your Facility Designated?
The Mental Health Act )MHA) Minutes are new monthly virtual sessions occurring every second Thursday of each month. Hosted by the MHA Resource Team via Teams, the webinars are for all staff and medical staff whose work involves BC Mental Health Act.
Connection is cornerstone for peer coordinator Beth in her substance use recovery journey
For Beth Haywood, connection was more than support—it was survival. Now six years sober and a peer coordinator with Island Health, she credits the life-changing relationships she made along the way as the cornerstone of her recovery.
Demystifying Quality Improvement: Getting Started
Quality Improvement (QI) at Island Health enhances outcomes by simplifying challenges and driving meaningful change. The Strategic Quality Improvement (SQI) team provides tools, training, and support to empower staff in creating positive impacts aligned with organizational priorities.
The First Surgical Robot Has Landed at RJH
This robot is one innovation in VHF's newly launched campaign, It's Time for Surgical Innovation, which has brought together an entire team of people and departments to make this vision a reality. The $17 million goal will help fund the da Vinci surgical robot and a suite of 50 best-in-class surgical instruments to bring more minimally invasive care to the Island in the divisions of ENT, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, and urology.