North Island Community Health and Wellness

06/03/2026

June has the highest number of child bicyclist injuries and deaths. Generally, these injuries happen in spring and summer when children are riding most often. Learn about .ca/safekidsweek

06/02/2026

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for the Mount Waddington area.
- Check out Island Health’s Harm Reduction Services page at https://ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services and more.
- For harm reduction services and information, including naloxone programs, visit Toward the Heart at https://ow.ly/Nlzv50PLkLO
- If you’re using alone, try the Lifeguard App at https://ow.ly/183a50PLkLN or the Brave App at https://ow.ly/rbxN50PLkLG, or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677
- For Indigenous-specific information, visit the First Nations Health Authority’s Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction pages at https://ow.ly/ktA450PLkNW

06/02/2026

Summer on Vancouver Island is more than just beautiful views scenery, it’s early morning market strolls, ocean swims after work, waterfall hikes and patio dinners that stretch long into the evening.

Whether you choose to practice in an urban centre or a rural community, one of the best parts of living on Vancouver Island is how connected everything feels. Your work-life balance can look a little different here.

Visit https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers/opportunities to explore physician opportunities across the Island.

06/01/2026

Some babies in hospital rely on donated breast milk to grow and stay healthy. For babies born early or too sick to breastfeed, donor milk can provide important nutrition when they need it most.

Donor milk is safely collected and shared with hospitals across B.C.

If you have extra breast milk, you can help.

Find a donation location near you: https://ow.ly/ySUa50Z5L4O

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

We're just over here public health maxxing.

A few small habits can go a long way.

Can you name other ways to support your health (and your community's) this spring?

05/22/2026

Opened in 1980, Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) is the largest hospital in northern Vancouver Island. This summer, construction begins to expand and modernize the emergency department, alongside a new sacred space and Indigenous Health office, added parking and enhanced staff workspaces.

Located in Port Hardy on the traditional, unceded territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation, PHH is surrounded by natural beauty - from Cape Scott Provincial Park to world-class fishing, abundant wildlife and a rich cultural history connected to the Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples. The community is quiet, rugged and deeply peaceful.

Looking for a tight-knit team and a slower pace? Port Hardy offers a chance to reconnect with purpose, community and the natural world at the edge of Vancouver Island.

Learn more and view career opportunities:
careers.islandhealth.ca

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [email protected]

05/21/2026

Summer prenatal classes starting June 17 in Port McNeill- open to all North Island parents in any stage of pregnancy!
Contact the number or email listed below for more information or to sign up

05/15/2026

Thinking about what comes after graduation?

Learn about healthcare careers, volunteer opportunities, and entry-level roles for high school students and graduates at Island Health:
careers.islandhealth.ca/apply-now/high-school-students/

Whether you’re interested in patient care, administration, food services, housekeeping, or technical roles, there are many ways to begin your career in healthcare and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Island Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

05/12/2026

Go Further North. Make a Bigger Impact.

Trade traffic for ocean air. Swap crowded schedules for meaningful connection.

Life on North Vancouver Island offers something different: a chance to slow down, stretch out and live closer to what matters. Think wild coastlines, quiet forests and tight-knit communities where you’re not just another physician, you’re part of something meaningful.

Opportunities are available in

- Port Alice (300-1092)
- Port Hardy (300-1121)
- Gold River (300-1110)
- Alert Bay (300-0827)

To find more opportunities visit https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers/opportunities

Here, you’ll find more attainable housing and a lower cost of living, more time outside, a full-scope and rewarding practice and the space to build a life, not just a career.

This is your opportunity to experience a truly West Coast lifestyle that is grounded, adventurous and deeply fulfilling.

Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw Peoples. As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.