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Adobe Reader
Many of the resources you find on VIHA.ca are in PDF (portable document format). To read these files, you will need to download Adobe Reader for your browser.
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Increasing Text Size
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Printing Pages
At the top of each VIHA.ca page, you will see a small icon depicting a sheet of paper and a printer. To print any VIHA.ca page, click this icon. Your browser will ask you to confirm the print (default printer, page range, number of pages, etc.) and then the page will print automatically.
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Screen Resolution and Browser
VIHA.ca was designed to display well and function properly in a variety of browsers and at different screen resolutions. At minimum, the site requires a 800 x 600 screen resolution and browser software that is CSS 1 compatible. The site operates ideally on Internet Explorer 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox, with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768.
Cookies
In some cases, VIHA.ca sends cookies (small packets of information) to your browser. This helps us run some of the dynamic applications and pages you see. If you have turned cookies off in your browser settings, some parts of the site may not run properly. For information on turning cookies on, please see your browser help menu.
Javascript
VIHA.ca uses Javascript, a kind of programming language, for some of its pages and functions. If you have turned Javascripting off in your browser settings, you may have trouble using some areas of the site. Please consult your browser help menu for information on enabling Javascript.
Flash
There are some Flash elements on VIHA.ca. Flash allows the site to display animated graphics like the one on the home page. To see these, you will need to download and install Macromedia Flash Player for your browser.
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Health Info
Are you looking for information about a specific health topic like heart disease? Or for general tips on staying healthy?
In the Health Info section you will find our Health Topic Index, which has links to information published by VIHA departments and programs as well as some seasonal Health & Safety Tips and other useful web sites.
Go to Health Info
Finding Care
The Finding Care section of the site provides information and links for coming to hospital, finding a doctor, contacting VIHA facilities, and accessing health services.
Go to Finding Care
About VIHA
Want to know more about the organization and operation of the Vancouver Island Health Authority? About VIHA offers an overview of the organization and performance measures. As well, you can learn about our board of directors, executive team, org charts, and finances.
Go to About VIHA
Work With VIHA
Would you like to join the VIHA team? Job postings are listed in the Work With VIHA section, along with a summary of opportunities for existing employees.
Go to Work With VIHA
Business Centre
VIHA does business with many suppliers and contractors. In the Business Centre, you’ll find information about tenders, purchasing medical and office supplies, and using our Printing Services.
Go to Business Centre
Site Map
To see a full map of all the pages on the VIHA.ca site and all department, program, and service sub-sites, click on the Site Map link located in at the very bottom of the page. This site map is available wherever you are in the VIHA site.
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