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Island Health’s Forensic Nurse Examiner Program is now available at Oceanside Health Centre
OCEANSIDE – Survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence in the Oceanside area can now receive medical care, sexual assault forensic examinations (SAFE), and other types of support closer to home.
Cowichan District Hospital Celebrates 50 years
DUNCAN – Staff and volunteers are celebrating a golden anniversary at the Cowichan District Hospital (CDH.) The hospital on Gibbins Road opened its doors in September 1967.
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
Island Health Magazine Fall 2017
This issue celebrates the opening of the North Island Hospital. We also feature articles on Island Health’s Pain Program, breastmilk donation, active transportation for kids and ideas for seniors to age in place.
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.
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.
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.
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.