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Youth volunteers wanted! Youth aged 15-18 can volunteer at
#IslandHealth
hospitals & long-term care homes. This program is perfect for high school aged volunteers who are looking for an exciting volunteer role in a healthcare environment! Apply by May 31:
🌟 Introducing the Bone Metastases and Exercise (BME) Hub! 🌟
We’re delighted to announce that our BME Hub is now live! This innovative platform is designed for patients, exercise professionals, and healthcare providers, offering a wealth of resources.
Youth volunteers wanted! Youth aged 15-18 can volunteer at
#IslandHealth
hospitals & long-term care homes. This program is perfect for high school aged volunteers who are looking for an exciting volunteer role in a healthcare environment! Apply by May 31:
The final session of
@VanIslandHealth
's Five Days in May is this Thurs, May 30, 12-2:30 pm PDT.
🔗
This event showcases Indigenous student research to foster wellness and strengthen knowledge in and for Indigenous communities.
The top beam was raised on the
#NewCowichanHospital
project, marking a major milestone on the project.
We gathered with the
#SkilledTrades
workforce,
@Cowichan_Tribes
, Minister
@adriandix
& fellow members of the Nuts'a'maat Alliance in the spirit of one heart & one mind.
It’s important to recognize the significance of this day in highlighting conditions like schizophrenia & psychosis. With an estimated 1.8% of people affected by schizophrenia and about 3 in every 100 individuals having an experience with psychosis, raising awareness is crucial 🤝
“Paramedics in B.C. are the unsung heroes of our communities. When you are in a tough spot, they are the ones who come running, ready to help."
Read a statement from Minister of Health
@adriandix
thanking paramedics during
#ParamedicServicesWeek
:
LifeguardConnect is a lifeline for people who use substances alone by alerting 911 dispatchers if they become unresponsive. To date, LifeguardConnect has been used by nearly 3,400 people in the Island Health region.
Download the app:
PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been extended for
#ComoxValley
. Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.
PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for
#Victoria
and
#WestShore
. Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.
Ann and Natasha’s stories highlight the importance of an inclusive regional trauma program and the impact of a coordinated trauma system on the health of our population.
Read how the trauma recovery clinic has helped them get back on their feet.
You can sign up to receive text message alerts about toxic drugs circulating in your community. Text JOIN to 253787 (ALERTS). The service is anonymous. Learn more at
@towardtheheart
Whether you’re staying home or hitting the road this Victoria Day long weekend, be prepared for:
Heat: ☀️
Smoky conditions: 🔥
Fire bans & restrictions: ❗
BC has added 40,000 health workers since 2017, but more are needed - especially in rural, remote and hard to fill positions. Recruitment and retention incentives are one of the many actions we're taking to bring on more health workers so people can get the care they need.
Moose Hide Campaign Day is an Indigenous-led movement dedicated to calling for an end to gender-based violence. Wearing these pins can inspire big conversations that lead to safer BC for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Learn more:
PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for
#ComoxValley
area.
Visit Island Health's Harm Reduction Services page at to find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more.