Health Alerts
An overdose alert (drug poisoning) is in effect across BC, and in some of our Island Health communities.
Please help us keep our patients, staff, and community members healthy.
Visitor restrictions are in place for all Island Health facilities and outpatient clinics.
Anyone who is concerned that they may have been exposed to, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, should contact their health-care provider, or call 8-1-1.
News
Seniors find strong social connections and improved health at adult day programs
Frail seniors and their caregivers have come to rely on Adult Day Programs for the social connections that contribute to cognitive and physical well-being.
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Island Health staff work hard to safely reunite long-term care residents with loved ones
Recently, visitor restrictions for Long Term Care facilities were eased to encourage reunions between a single designated visitor and residents of long-term care.
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Urgent and primary care centre coming to Esquimalt
People living in Esquimalt and neighbouring communities will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care with planning for an urgent and primary care centre.
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