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vanislandhealth.bsky.social
Providing health & care services to people on Vancouver Island, islands of the Salish Sea and surrounding areas.
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Button batteries may be tiny, but if swallowed, they can cause life-threatening injuries in young children. Your input can help make homes safer. Take this survey to shape future safety efforts & prevent serious injuries: bit.ly/bbsurveybc Learn more: ow.ly/UtLn50VjgAR

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#Measles is highly contagious – Protect yourself before travel! Get your FREE #MMRvaccine at Public Health Units (under 4), pharmacies (4 & older), travel clinics & some primary care providers. Check your records via Health Gateway or call your local Public Health Unit: healthgateway.gov.bc.ca

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Your health matters. Your identity matters. Get the gender-affirming care you need—without barriers, judgment, or discrimination. Learn more at: www.transcarebc.ca

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PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for #GreaterVictoria. Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.

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You deserve safe, respectful, and quality healthcare. But too often, people—especially women and gender-diverse individuals—face barriers to care. We’re working to change that. We’re here to help you get the care you need. Find care and support today: www.islandhealth.ca #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

You deserve safe, respectful, and quality healthcare. But too often, people—especially women and gender-diverse individuals—face barriers to care. We’re working to change that. We’re here to help you get the care you need. Find care and support today: www.islandhealth.ca

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

Flu season isn’t over, and kids are at higher risk of serious illness. A simple flu shot helps keep your child, your family, and your community safer. It’s not too late! Book today: www.healthyhabitsbc.ca

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Thank you for everything you do to keep communities healthy and strong! Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Tag a colleague who inspires you!

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HPV is a common virus that can lead to cancer in all people. But you can help prevent it. The HPV vaccine is FREE for youth ages 9 - 18 and provides long-term protection. Don’t wait – protect yourself today. Find a clinic near you: immunizebc.ca/vaccines/hpv

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PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for #PortAlberni. Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.

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Five years ago, James Spack’s world shattered with four heartbreaking words: “Dad, I have cancer.” His 28 year old daughter Sydney had an aggressive, HPV-related cervical cancer. Read Sydney’s story at ow.ly/6Jky50V9TEh

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A weekend of innovation prototyping solutions to real health care challenges. Join us as we celebrate the fifth edition of Code Hack - starting this Friday, March 7!

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

Attention family caregivers! Seniors Advocate BC wants to hear from you about accessing long-term care in B.C. If you're supporting a loved one who is waitlisted for long-term care or was placed within the last year, please take this short survey: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/479526?lang=en

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Join Peers Victoria tomorrow, Feb. 26 from 3-6 p.m. for an educational afternoon exploring some of the region’s most targeted services intervening to reduce the harms of BC’s toxic drug supply. Learn more: ow.ly/Lf0050V6wBA

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Did you know that you can collaborate directly with physicians to improve healthcare? The Physician Quality Improvement program provides an opportunity for patients with lived experiences to collaborate with physicians. To learn more please email [email protected] or visit ow.ly/mSeB50V5F3N

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Measles spreads easily and can be serious — especially for young children and older adults. The good news? Protection is easy and free. Check your records at healthgateway.gov.bc.ca. Get vaccinated – It’s safe & effective! Let’s keep our communities healthy. Learn more: islandhealth.ca/immunizations

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PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for #PortAlberni - Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.

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By 2028 cancer patients living in Central and North #VancouverIsland can receive care closer to home. Preliminary sitework is set to get underway for the new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, with construction beginning this fall.

submitted 34 days ago • 1 comment

The winter season can bring increased health risks due to cold temperatures, snowfall, flooding, and power outages. Here are some wellness reminders to help you stay safe and healthy during these wintry months: Learn more: www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-re...

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

Since 2023, acute stroke patients throughout the Island Health region have benefited from AI-enhanced visualization software that enables specialists to assess and act more quickly. Read more about this innovation and how it’s affecting patients and their care: www.islandhealth.ca/news/stories...

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

In 2024, 415 people presented to Island Health forensic nurses as a result of sexual and/or domestic assault. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at ED's, urgent care facilities & stand alone clinics across the Island Health region. Learn more: youtu.be/YWYLm-oL_NE

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Don't miss out! Our hackathon is the chance for you to design the future of healthcare across the Island Health region. Act now, applications close February 9: www.codehack.ca No cost to participate. Applicants do not have to work in health care.

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Taking healthcare innovation to new heights! University of Victoria's Centre for Aerospace Research recently piloted an electric, six-bladed hexacopter to simulate delivering medical supplies across a field near North Island Hospital, Comox Valley. Learn more: ow.ly/uwjN50UMfNr @uvic.bsky.social

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Join us for a weekend of innovation! At Code Hack, teams will join to create, build, design, advocate and innovate solutions to help patients, caregivers and the healthcare system. No experience in healthcare? No problem. It’s free to participate! Apply by February 2 at codehack.ca

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