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Esquimalt Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed May 30 due to planned power outage

The Esquimalt Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) will be closed to

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Making progress to improve health care in Cowichan Valley

Construction enters final stages on new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw

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Nanaimo patient sees new hope with advanced cancer treatment close to home

Bringing services and care closer to home are priorities for Island Health. For Helen, this made a profound difference for her and her family.

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New process for accessing urgent after-hours medical care on Hornby Island improves reliability

Island Health and our local partners are informing residents and visitors to Hornby Island of a change in the way people access urgent after-hours medical care that will improve reliability and ensure a timely and appropriate response.

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Through a green lens: celebrating sustainable kidney care during National Nursing Week

Island Health has taken big strides in sustainable kidney care thanks to the efforts of a veteran nurse and her colleagues at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) – a result to celebrate during National Nursing Week.

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Olympic speed skaters bring inspiration to young patients at Victoria General Hospital

Olympic gold medalists Isabelle Weidemann and Valérie Maltais visited the pediatric unit at Victoria General Hospital.

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Advocates, outreach founder and society honoured at 10th annual mental health and substance use awards

The Island Health South Island Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Advisory Committee has recognized the Andre Courtemanche Society and Kay Martin as winners of the 2026 Island Health MHSU Community Service Awards.

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New Indigenous art and donor plaque unveiled at West Coast General Hospital

A new, prominent piece of Nuu-chah-nulth art at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni honours the community’s incredible support and generosity.

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Five Days in May: Join BC’s Annual Health Research Showcase Every Friday

This year’s topics include meaningful engagement in research, seniors' health, 10 years into the toxic drug crisis, brain injury, and Indigenous-led health research.

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Medical health officer urges HPV vaccination to prevent cancer during National Immunization Awareness Week

The vaccine HPV vaccine, which is routinely offered in grade 6, is most effective when given at a younger age and before exposure to the virus. The vaccine is still recommended and offers excellent protection for older teens and young adults and is approved in Canada to age 45.

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