News
October 16, 2024
A Call to Climate Action: Our First Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference
This special gathering, held September 26 at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre, brought together more than 200 staff, medical staff and leaders from across the organization to focus on our ambitious climate strategy. It was an encouraging turnout, given that climate work is health-care work in so many ways. Taking action on climate change is one of Island Health's top priorities, and a key part of our Strategic Framework and Annual Plan.
October 15, 2024
September MHSU Monthly Update
Ready for some good news? Check out the September edition of the MHSU Update for exciting developments! This monthly newsletter connects Island Health staff with key achievements across the portfolio. September 2024 highlights include the Westshore Hub opening, an award nomination for the Bridging Care Program team, and Truth & Reconciliation Day.
October 9, 2024
Staff Influenza and COVID-19 Immunizations Clinics
Fall is immunization time! The Health, Wellness, Safety, and Ability Management department is working with Heart Pharmacy to provide immunization clinics for Island Health employees, physicians, volunteers and students. This year, we will be offering Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines and we encourage everyone to get vaccinated to increase protection and reduce transmission.
October 8, 2024
Town Hall: October 3 Summary
Thank you to the 600+ staff and medical staff who attended in-person or tuned in online to hear from the CEO, our accreditation team and senior leaders at the in-person and virtual Staff & Medical Staff Town Hall on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Audio and video from the Town Hall are now available on our intranet page. Here's a summary of the event:
October 8, 2024
Research Funding Opportunities for Rural Physicians
Two programs funded by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC are currtently accepting applications from rural physicians for 1-year projects. Awards up to $10,000 are available.
October 8, 2024
Introducing Island Health’s Climate Change and Planetary Health Strategy
Thursday, September 26 was a day of climate firsts for Island Health. More than 200 staff and medical staff attended the organization's inaugural Climate Change and Planetary Health Conference at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
October 7, 2024
All Island Health SharePoint Sites will be Migrated to SharePoint Online
The migration/transfer to Cloud Services SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams (expanded Teams capabilities) is officially here: SharePoint-Online-Logo.jpgThis move is part of Island Health's continuous dedication to improving collaboration, communication, and, most importantly, patient care.
October 7, 2024
September LTC Between the Lines Newsletter
The Long-term Care Program Newsletter features key highlights such as caregiver support programs, IPAC order entry updates, case studies like the PIECES approach, reminders from the Coding Corner, and introductions of new and returning team members.
October 2, 2024
Indigenous Self Identification (ISI) Program Expansion
Island Health will be launching the Indigenous Self-Identification (ISI) program this fall at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre, Port McNeill Hospital, Port Hardy Hospital, Campbell River Hospital, Comox Valley Hospital and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
October 2, 2024
Medical Health Officers issue pertussis vaccination reminder and treatment guidelines
In preparation for an expected increase in pertussis cases this fall, Island Health’s Medical Health Officers have issued a newsletter about the importance of vaccination for this preventable disease, as well as testing and treatment guidelines if patients present with symptoms.