Island Health

Island Health has stepped in and appointed a new administrator at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre after determining the site was failing to meet legislated care standards. (Google Maps)

Island Health steps in after Victoria care home fails to meet standards

Victoria Chinatown Care Centre gets new day-to-day operations administrator

 

An Island Health warning is in place for water activities near Willows and Cadboro Bay beaches after testing high for bacteria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Waters off popular Saanich, Oak Bay beaches test high for bacteria

Swimming and other contact not recommended for Willows, Cadboro Bay beaches

 

Dr. Hesam Keshmiri, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital lead cardiologist, front, addresses the media on Tuesday, Aug. 8. He is flanked by Dr. David Coupland, NRGH medical staff president, left, Donna Hais, community health care advocate, and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Stakeholders make plea to B.C. government for cardiac cath lab in Nanaimo

Better cardiology care needed to serve aging population in central and north Island, advocates say

 

The Health Career Access Program allows Island Health applicants a chance to get on-the-job training while attending one of Vancouver Island’s post-secondary institutions. (File photo courtesy North Island College)

Island Health program opens doors to health-care careers

Program provides on-the-job training for those in school with no experience

The Health Career Access Program allows Island Health applicants a chance to get on-the-job training while attending one of Vancouver Island’s post-secondary institutions. (File photo courtesy North Island College)
Just a few of the more than 200 Step Up Youth volunteers in Island Health’s 2022-23 program. (Courtesy Island Health)

Island Health youth volunteers step up to gain valuable experience

More than 200 teenage volunteers visited with 5,600 patients and residents

Just a few of the more than 200 Step Up Youth volunteers in Island Health’s 2022-23 program. (Courtesy Island Health)
Donors added to a mountain of pads, tampons and other menstrual products collected during the United Way Greater Victoria Period Promise: Fill the Bus event in 2020. (Black Press Media file photo)

Period poverty campaign aims to ‘Fill The Bus’ with needed products in Saanich

Charity asking for menstrual product donations to help Greater Victoria residents

Donors added to a mountain of pads, tampons and other menstrual products collected during the United Way Greater Victoria Period Promise: Fill the Bus event in 2020. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Port Alice Health Centre. (Debra Lynn photo)

Port Alice residents unhappy with losing x-ray services at the village’s health centre

The permanent x-ray machine that was in the health centre building cannot be returned to service

  • Apr 10, 2023
The Port Alice Health Centre. (Debra Lynn photo)
The Port Alice Health Centre no longer has xray services. (Debra Lynn photo)

Shuttle from Port Alice to Port Hardy increases access to X-rays and other services

People in Port Alice will benefit from daily access to non-urgent hospital-based…

The Port Alice Health Centre no longer has xray services. (Debra Lynn photo)
The investigation is still ongoing at Evans Park following police chasing a man driving a mini-loader that ended in a shooting March 28, 2023. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

Man left Cowichan hospital hours before chase, shooting incident

Cochrane treated in the morning, chase began after dark

The investigation is still ongoing at Evans Park following police chasing a man driving a mini-loader that ended in a shooting March 28, 2023. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
The Mental Health and Substance Use Service Link 1-888-885-8824 connects people to information and services in their community seven days a week. (Black Press Media file photo)

New number links Island Health residents to mental health, substance use resources

Mental Health and Substance Use Service Link 1-888-885-8824 available 7 days a week

The Mental Health and Substance Use Service Link 1-888-885-8824 connects people to information and services in their community seven days a week. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sheila Malcolmson, left, Diane Brennan and Emmy Manson, respective Nanaimo MLA, Island Health board director and Snuneymuxw band councillor, during a photo op at a press conference announcing high-acuity unit construction at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

High-acuity unit now being built at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

New unit, along with ICU also under construction, will expand access to critical care

Sheila Malcolmson, left, Diane Brennan and Emmy Manson, respective Nanaimo MLA, Island Health board director and Snuneymuxw band councillor, during a photo op at a press conference announcing high-acuity unit construction at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Dr. Jane Pegg and the Roots to Read program at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital have received an award from the B.C. Patient Safety and Quality Council. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo program promoting reading to newborns wins provincial honour

Roots to Read program at NRGH recognized by B.C. Patient Safety and Quality Council

Dr. Jane Pegg and the Roots to Read program at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital have received an award from the B.C. Patient Safety and Quality Council. (News Bulletin file photo)
Longtime Port McNeill doctor Prean Armogam was sitting front row at the rally, showing his support for all of his patients. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Hundreds gather for rally as Island Health details North Island health crisis response

North Island residents say their voices are continuing to be ignored by Island Health

Longtime Port McNeill doctor Prean Armogam was sitting front row at the rally, showing his support for all of his patients. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
James Hanson is the vice-president of North Island clinical operations for Island Health. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Island Health executive answers tough questions about North Island health care

James Hanson addresses lack of staff, public criticism other health care challenges in the region

James Hanson is the vice-president of North Island clinical operations for Island Health. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Island Health is inviting applications for its community wellness grant program. (News Bulletin file photo)

Island Health grants will support community health and wellness programs

Health authority inviting applications from non-profits, local governments and First Nations

Island Health is inviting applications for its community wellness grant program. (News Bulletin file photo)
Dr. Emanuela Tura says all of her invoices for last month have been rejected. (Courtesy Dr. Emanuela Tura)

‘Hitting a wall’: Victoria doctor fed up after B.C. fails to pay her for an entire month

Dr. Emanuela Tura says B.C. didn’t pay her for January, MSP says it’s a ‘glitch’

Dr. Emanuela Tura says all of her invoices for last month have been rejected. (Courtesy Dr. Emanuela Tura)
Dr. Alex Nataros and his therapy dog Pearl. (Submitted photo)

Island Health suspends Port Hardy doctor from ER, alleging ‘serious patient complaint’

Dr. Alex Nataros says his suspension was due to him speaking out against Island Health

Dr. Alex Nataros and his therapy dog Pearl. (Submitted photo)
A COVID-19 test. Island Health workers are being urged to not get tested. (Black Press Media file photo)
A COVID-19 test. Island Health workers are being urged to not get tested. (Black Press Media file photo)
Dr. Alex Nataros works at the Port Hardy Hospital, which has been in the news for years now due to closures and rotating hospital diversions. (Island Health photo)

Doctors call for Island Health executive’s resignation due to North Island struggles

Frustrated physicians say they have no confidence in health authority’s ability to address concerns

Dr. Alex Nataros works at the Port Hardy Hospital, which has been in the news for years now due to closures and rotating hospital diversions. (Island Health photo)
More than 100 people from different walks of life gather at Royal Jubilee Hospital for Code Hack 2020. (Black Press Media file photo)

Island Health’s Code Hack returns to help improve health care

Code Hack takes place at Royal Jubilee Hospital from March 10 to 12

More than 100 people from different walks of life gather at Royal Jubilee Hospital for Code Hack 2020. (Black Press Media file photo)