Island Healthofficially Known As The Vancouver Island Health Authorityis A Publicly Funded Health Authority In British Columbiaestablished In 2001It Serves Over 850 000 Residents Across A Vast Region That Includes Vancouver Island And Surrounding Areaswith A Budget Of $2 8 Billion And A Workforce Of 23 000 Staffincluding 2 500 Medical Professionals And 4 000 Volunteersisland Health Is Dedicated To Providing Comprehensive Healthcare Services The Organization Offers A Wide Range Of Servicesincluding Public Health Programsprimary And Acute Caremental Health And Substance Use Supporthome And Community Careand Specialized Care In Areas Such As Cardiology And Orthopedicsmajor Facilities Include The Nanaimo Regional General Hospital And Several Others Throughout The Regionisland Health Emphasizes Community Wellness And Cultural Safetyworking Closely With Local Partners To Address Healthcare Needs And Improve Service Delivery
