North Island Community Health and Wellness

03/16/2026

We are so excited to share that our Foundry Port Hardy Centre is expanding our Port Hardy space and also our services to Port McNeill! Check out the announcement in the link below from the Province of BC.

And from our very own Executive Director:
“We are thrilled to expand Foundry Port Hardy services to the communities of Port McNeill, Alert Bay, Sointula, Woss and Port Alice. Youth living in rural communities continue to face significant challenges that impact their health, well-being and social opportunities. While rural life can offer strong community ties and a deep sense of belonging, many young people continue to experience barriers that are intensified by geography, limited resources and reduced access to in-person services. In the two years we have been open, Foundry Port Hardy has already cemented its place in the North Island serving almost 400 individual youth.”
Nicki Ranger, Executive Director, North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre

03/13/2026

03/10/2026

March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM).

A huge thank you to the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across Island Health who play such an important role in patient care. Your knowledge, attention to detail and commitment make a difference every day.

We respectfully acknowledge the unceded and traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples
where this photo was taken, at Royal Jubilee Hospital.

03/02/2026

Not sure what comes after graduation? Healthcare might have more paths than you think.

You don’t have to start as a doctor or nurse. Many people begin by volunteering, trying a student role, or stepping into an entry-level job.

Start where you are. Gain real experience. Make a difference right away.

Healthcare starts here.

Learn how to begin: https://careers.islandhealth.ca/apply-now/high-school-students/

Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Nuu-chah-nulth Peoples.

We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

02/27/2026

02/24/2026

You're invited! Join Island Health for a virtual open house on Thursday, February 26th, 2026, from 3:00-4:30PM PST. Learn about becoming a registered pharmacy technician on Vancouver Island. Our pharmacy and recruitment team will talk about what it's like to live, work, and grow your career at Island Health.

This session is for individuals who are registered or eligible for registration with an accredited college and interested in practicing on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Learn more and save your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/island-health-registered-pharmacy-technician-open-house-tickets-1981893500812

02/13/2026

Imagine your life’s work here - where nature is part of your everyday.

Opportunities are available in communities across North Vancouver Island. Learn more at careers.islandhealth.ca.

📷: Vancouver Island North Tourism / Josh McGarel

We respectfully acknowledge that this place is within the traditional and unceded territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples.

02/12/2026

We extend our deepest condolences to the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, their families, and anyone impacted during this incredibly difficult time.

We honour the lives lost and acknowledge the pain of those who are grieving, injured, or carrying the weight of what they are experiencing.

You are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available: http://islandhealth.ca/get-support

Share a message of support and condolence with the Tumbler Ridge community: https://submit.digital.gov.bc.ca/app/form/submit?f=5aadf492-bbc0-4685-b9ec-c7fdca617f97

02/11/2026

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or distressed, please reach out. Help is available: islandhealth.ca/get-support

You don’t have to go through this alone.

Get support now.

02/06/2026

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

More support for youth mental health is coming to communities across B.C. 💙

Foundry centres are expanding service offerings to nearby communities in Pemberton, West Kelowna, Summerland, 100 Mile House, and Port McNeill, bringing essential mental health and addiction supports closer to home.

Youth aged 12–24 and their families will be able to access mental health and substance use supports, physical and sexual health care, peer support, and social services.

This expansion is backed by a $1.7 million provincial investment and ongoing funding to support care in local communities.

To read the full announcement, visit https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/expanding-services-for-youth/