Residents of Port Hardy and nearby areas now have enhanced access to primary care, as Dr. Sinan Alkhaleeli, a recent addition to Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre since November 2023, is now accepting new clients.
Island Health is grateful to the many nurses who work in a variety of settings across Vancouver Island. Their dedication, skills, and kindness have and continue to leave a lasting impact on patients, clients and communities.
In conjunction with Mental Health Week (May 6-12), Island Health is recognizing two groups for their efforts to help people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
In an initiative aimed at standardizing future long-term care home environments, Island Health has selected Stantec as the sole consultant to design three new long-term care (LTC) homes in Campbell River, Nanaimo/Lantzville and Colwood.
Formed in January 2024, the partnership between Island Health and Superheroes of Victoria Volunteer Society (SOVVS) - a dedicated group of volunteers who bring to life popular characters from comic books and movies - aims to surprise young patients with visits from various superheroes at least once a month, making their time in the hospital a bit brighter.
A lot of proud parents put their children’s artwork on the fridge but Psychiatric Nurse May Sosa turned her son’s drawings into a children’s storybook to help create awareness around autism.
With measles circulating internationally, Island Health is encouraging everyone to ensure their routine immunizations are up to date to lift collective immunization rates this National Immunization Awareness Week (April 22 to 30).
This issue features a day in the life of a Hospital at Home registered nurse, the empowering effects of programs in virtual care, mental health and substance use programs, and unique approaches to patient care.
Ucluelet Secondary School (USS) is championing student mental health through its new initiative, Wellness Wednesdays. Supported by a $50,000 resilience and safety grant from Island Health, the school is introducing a range of engaging activities designed to enhance students' well-being.