Tag: Island Health

Island Health offers back-to-school health tips as first bell draws near

Health Wylie Henderson -
“A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings,” said Island Health.

Island Health urges residents to take precautions during heat wave

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health is reminding Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents to take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness as hot temperatures continue across the region.

Island Health encouraging festival-goers to keep safety at top of mind

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health is reminding festival-goers to take precautions and keep safety top of mind as summer festival season gets...

Town of Port McNeill under water boiling advisory

Health Sage Daniels -
The Town of Port McNeill has issued a boil water advisory because of unacceptable microbiological water quality results.

Island Health reflects on 10 years of B.C. drug emergency

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health has issued a statement marking the 10th anniversary of British Columbia declaring a public health emergency due to deaths and injuries caused by unregulated drugs.

Island Health welcoming applications for 2026 youth harm reduction award

Health Wylie Henderson -
The health authority said the award recognizes youth who are taking action to reduce harms from substances such as alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs through school projects, education or peer support.

Provincial money makes big impact for north Island healthcare

Health Tyler Hay -
Island Health says a $30-million provincial investment has significantly boosted health care on north Vancouver Island.

Island Health committed to resolving ER hours dilemma in Port Hardy

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health says it remains committed to restoring 24-hour emergency care in Port Hardy, but there’s still no set timeline.

X-ray services resume at Port Alice Health Centre

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
X-ray services are available again at Port Alice Health Centre with a portable unit. Island Health says they had hoped...

UPDATE: 137 COVID cases linked to UVic cluster, 15 Omicron variant

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
There are now 124 cases associated with the cluster at the university. The health authority says the cases are associated with people who attended an off-campus event.

Mediators named for Island Health’s electronics records system

News Justin Goulet -
VICTORIA, B.C.- Two mediators have been appointed to address the issues surrounding Island Health's IHealth system. Jane Morley and Jean...

Flu spreading along the coast

News Justin Goulet -
PORT HARDY, B.C.- Flu season is here, according to Island Health. Dr. Paul Hasselback said they first noticed an outbreak...

Opioid Training for Construction Workers

News Justin Goulet -
Members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association are being offered opioid awareness training. The Association has teamed up with...

First Results Released From Island Health Radiology Review

News Justin Goulet -
Partial results from an Island Health radiology review that includes Campbell River are in. Back in April, the agency announced...

HPV Vaccine Now Available for Grade 6 Boys

News Justin Goulet -
The HPV vaccine will be given to Grade 6 boys across the province for the first time this school...

BoosterBuddy helping people cope with mental health issues

News Justin Goulet -
BoosterBuddy, a mobile app for youth dealing with mental health challenges, has been updated to improve the game experience. ...
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2026 BC Election
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