Making connections for climate action: recapping the Climate Change and Health Community Gathering

Empowering, collaborative, embracing, inclusive – these are just some of the descriptions that highlight the impact of the recent Climate Change and Health Community Gathering in Nanaimo.
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National Heart Failure Awareness Week: Prioritizing Heart Health

Heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood efficiently throughout the body, has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular conditions globally.
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Leaders with nursing backgrounds helping to shape health care system of tomorrow

Island Health’s leadership team is comprised of people with a variety of skills and experiences – and many of these dedicated leaders began their careers at the frontline of healthcare as nurses.
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