The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) provides health care to more than 765,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands of the Georgia Strait, and in the mainland communities north of Powell River and south of Rivers Inlet. View a map
To learn more about the population we serve, please visit Population & Health Statistics.
- Visit our Newsroom to get the latest news from across the health authority.
We are committed to informing you about how we plan to deliver services to meet the needs of our communities.
We are committed to providing the highest level of quality care and safety to our communities. This means a dedication to supporting research, listening to patients, and keeping patients safe.
Leadership
We are governed by a board of directors appointed by the provincial government. Our executive team leads the delivery of services.
People
More than 18,000 health care professionals, technicians, and support staff provide excellent care and services.
We provide services through a network of hospitals, clinics, centres, health units, and residential facilities.