Island Health opens overdose prevention site in Cowichan Valley
DUNCAN – As part of the Province’s response to the overdose emergency, Island Health will be implementing a temporary Overdose Prevention Services site in Duncan at 715 Canada Avenue. This is Island Health’s 9th overdose prevention site to open since December 2016.
North Island Hospital Campbell River & District Move #NIHMoveCR
This is the up-to-date, source of truth, for everything about the North Island Hospital Campbell River & District move. #NIHMoveCR
Hepatitis A in Western Family brand pineapple chunks
Vancouver – The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is warning consumers that Hepatitis A virus has been detected in a sample of Western Family brand fresh pineapple chunks sold in ready-to-go cups.
Cowichan Medical Health Officer
DUNCAN - The Cowichan Valley will have a new medical health officer starting September 1. Island Health has appointed Dr. Shannon Waters as Medical Health Officer Central Vancouver Island Cowichan Area.
UPDATE: Hepatitis A in Western Family brand pineapple chunks
The ongoing investigation into hepatitis A virus in pineapple chunks has identified additional products that may be affected.
Pediatric Asthma Peak is Coming Soon
Vancouver Island – Circle September 22, 2017 on your calendar. That’s the day when asthma hospitalization rates for school-aged children will peak across Canada.
Hepatitis A in Western Family brand pineapple chunks
Sidney & Duncan – Hepatitis A immunizations will be offered in the coming days to eligible members of the general public who have consumed certain packages of Western Family brand of ready-to-eat pineapple chunks from Save-On Food stores in Duncan and Sidney, BC.
Top award celebrates career of Ucluelet nurse
UCLUELET – Algonquin College is recognizing Island Health Community Health Nurse Frederick Montpetit with a special award for his 16 years of exemplary nursing and health care leadership.
The Secret Nail
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. When simple truths and treasures, hidden away in plain sight, are revealed to those willing to appreciate them; when common becomes special, and magic is revealed within the mundane.