News Releases

Temporary relocation of main entrance to West Coast General Hospital

People attending West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) should be aware of the temporary relocation of the main entrance to the hospital.

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Young Adult Mental Health Unit established at Royal Jubilee Hospital

A new Young Adult Mental Health Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital is providing specialized and age-appropriate care for young adults experiencing acute mental health challenges.

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New services and expanded hours at Island Health’s Comox Valley After Hours Urgent Care Clinic

People in the Comox Valley and surrounding regions will benefit from additional care providers, newly added services and expanded hours at Island Health’s Comox Valley After Hours Urgent Care Clinic.

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Community Wellness Grant Program call for applications

People and communities on Vancouver Island and surrounding coastal communities will benefit from up to $800,000 in Community Wellness Grants being provided by Island Health to improve the health and well-being of Island residents. 

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Medical detox services coming to Campbell River

Detox offers medical care and oversight in a secure environment.

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Island Health expands innovative virtual palliative care

Island Health has launched an innovative program that transcends geographical boundaries to bring comfort and support right to the homes of patients battling progressive life-limiting conditions.

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Innovative liver cancer treatment now available on Vancouver Island

An advanced therapy that targets tumours with a high dose of focused radiation while sparing surrounding healthy tissue is now available in the Island Health region, providing another potential treatment option closer to home for liver cancer patients.

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New Intensive Day Program Opens for Youth with Mental Health Concerns

Youth living with complex mental health needs and behavioral challenges now have access to an intensive day program. This new program provides therapeutic and educational services to support recovery while maintaining close, ongoing connection with youths’ home communities.

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Enhanced drug-checking service expands to Port Hardy

People who use unregulated substances in the Port Hardy area now have access to free local drug-checking services to help reduce unregulated drug overdoses and save lives.

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Applications open for 2024 Youth Harm Reduction Award

Calling all youth in the Island Health region with a passion for harm reduction: have you or someone you know, worked on a project in the past year that focused on reducing harms related to unregulated substances? 

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