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New COPD service launches in Cowichan

An assessment, education and support service for people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms has been created within Cowichan’s Community Health Services (CHS) division. The COPD team consists of a registered respiratory therapist, pharmacist and behavioral health clinician, with access to the larger CHS team.  

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Standing against gender-based violence

On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women we remember those lives lost, and those among us now who continue to face violence, harassment and discrimination because of their gender identity and expression.

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Campbell River COVID-19 testing centre temporarily closed due to weather

Island Health has closed the Campbell River COVID related facilities today due to snow and power outages.

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Supporting New Forensic Nurse Examiners in Remote Communities

People living in remote North Island communities now have access to Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) services thanks to innovative thinking and the creative use of existing virtual care technology by Island Health’s Virtual Care and Forensic Nurse Examiner teams.  

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Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreaks over at NRGH, Chartwell Malaspina Care Centre long-term care home

Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreaks over on the Transitional Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and at Chartwell Malaspina Care Centre long-term care home in Nanaimo. 

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Plan ahead for essential medical appointments

Overnight closures of highway 1 on the Malahat for the next several days have prompted the Ministry of Transportation to limit the route to essential travel only.

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Update to outbreak on Transitional Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified two additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared on the Transitional Care Unit at NRGH.

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Nanaimo COVID-19 testing and immunization clinics relocated

Island Health is consolidating two clinics in Nanaimo that are critical in the fight against COVID-19. 

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Update to outbreaks at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Chartwell Malaspina Care Centre

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreaks declared on the Transitional Care Unit at NRGH and at Chartwell Malaspina Care Centre long-term care home.

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Dr. Richard Stanwick to retire, Island Health begins search for new Chief Medical Health Officer

After dedicating more than 25 years of service to the population and population health of residents in the Island Health region, Dr. Richard Stanwick will be retiring as Island Health’s Vice-President, Population Health and Chief Medical Health Officer effective December 31, 2021.

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