Vancouver Island Health Authority
Victoria, BC
Company Overview
The Capital Health Authority provides a comprehensive range of health care services to a population of 325, 000 in the capital region of B. C. The CHR maintains an operating budget of $470 million and and employee base of 9, 500. The CHR has initiated an innovative 2-year self care health education pilot project to 12, 000 households representing approximately 26, 000 - 30, 000 participants. The project includes a comprehensive self care handbook covering 180 common health concerns, a teleophone support line staffed by specially trained registered nurses and a regular project participant newsletter. An extensive evaluation plan also comprises this project. The program will test the efficacy of health education when applied as a direct intervention and monitor impacts of appropriate decision making and utilization of physician services.
Company Information
Physical Address
1952 Bay St.
Victoria, BC V8R 1J8
CA
Mailing Address
1952 Bay St.
Victoria, BC V8R 1J8
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Number of Employees: 9500
CA
Contacts
Andrew Hume
Title: President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Services
- Health Services
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
621494