Galiano Health Care Society

04/08/2026

It's happening again this year!
Don't forget to order your hanging baskets before the 7th of May
Pick up at the plant sale May 16th!

04/01/2026

Excited to have this program now available in BC. If you or anyone you know may benefit from this please reach out for more information ayla.mcmillan@galianohealth.org or go to the website https://www.greenshield.ca/en-ca/cares/essential-medicines

03/31/2026

Been putting off that doctor’s appointment? Need to get in soon? Or just love seeing Dr. Okuda or Dr. McKillop? If you're an active patient of our family practice, now’s a great time — we’ve got two locums in this week! Call the clinic or book online to grab your spot.

03/27/2026

Holiday Closure Notice

The Galiano Health Care Centre and Medical Clinic will be closed on:
• Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)
• Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday)

Regular services resume Tuesday, April 7.

For emergencies: call 911
For non-emergency health advice: call 811

Wishing everyone a safe, hoppy long weekend.

Thank you for your understanding.

03/25/2026

Looking for meaningful work in a supportive island community?
Galiano Health Care Centre is hiring a Better at Home Service Provider—a rewarding role that helps seniors stay independent, connected, and comfortable in their own homes.
This part-time position offers 6–10 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours or future role expansion within the Galiano Health Care Society.
Why join us?

Flexible, part-time schedule
Work that genuinely supports elders in our community
Supportive team and a positive working environment
Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients

About you:
You’re reliable, compassionate, and comfortable working independently. You communicate with kindness and professionalism, maintain strong boundaries, and bring a steady, respectful presence into people’s homes. Previous housekeeping or elder‑support experience is an asset.
Salary starts at $27.40/hour
Deadline to apply: April 10, 2026
Send your resume to: betterathome@galianohealth.org
Full job description here:
https://galianohealth.org/work-with-us/
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03/23/2026

Green Shield Canada has launched the Essential Medicines Program to help Canadians get up to $1000/year in prescriptions* delivered to their door free of charge. Through the generosity of a grant, we have been able to bring Ayla McMillan on as our Essential Medicines Access Coordinator for Galiano. Ayla will be helping our community navigate the waters of the program to the shores of support. If you or anyone you know may benefit from this program please reach out to ayla.mcmillan@galianohealth.org for more information or help with an application.

*not all prescriptions, see https://www.greenshield.ca/en-ca/cares/essential-medicines for details, or ask once she's up and running!

GreenShield Cares' essential medicines program helps bridge the accessibility divide, ensuring all Canadians can access the medications they need.

03/18/2026

03/04/2026

Have a question about clinic services or local health resources?

We’ve launched a new Frequently Asked Questions page to help you find clear answers more quickly.

Our Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) receive many of the same questions each day, and we know that sometimes you need information right away. The new FAQ brings together answers to the questions we hear most often, along with links to reliable resources we regularly share with patients.

We encourage you to check the FAQ first whenever you’re looking for information. It’s available any time and helps reduce phone delays so our MOAs can focus on assisting those who need direct support.

If your question isn’t covered there, or if you still need to speak with someone, please call the clinic at 250‑539‑3230. Our current phone hours are always up to date here:
https://galianohealth.org/primary-health-care/

Visit the FAQ here:
https://galianohealth.org/faqs/

Thank you for helping us serve the whole community as efficiently and kindly as possible.

03/02/2026

Chatterbox is canceled this Tuesday, March 3 to allow the workshop:
"Preventing and managing diabetes through everyday choices"
Which also being held on Wednesday March 4th 1030 to 2 pm - registration with Regina Svidler.