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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.
Island Health Statement on North Island Hospital Parking
Island Health will not be charging the public, staff, volunteers or physicians for parking at the campuses of the North Island Hospital.
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.
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.
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.