News Releases

Temporary clinic at Woodgrove Centre provides walk-in access to first-dose vaccination

People aged 12 and older can now get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a temporary walk-in immunization clinic at Woodgrove Centre.

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Island Health honours the children located in Kamloops with moment of silence on June 21

The moment of silence was observed at 2:15 p.m. across all Island Health sites.

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New Public Health location opens in Port Alberni

Island Health is excited to announce the opening of its new, permanent location for Public Health Services in Port Alberni. On May 25, the Port Alberni Public Health team began providing service in the new space at 202 – 4152 Redford Street.

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Joint statement on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc

As leaders within the B.C. health care system, we are united in our grief upon learning the tragic news of the 215 children found at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School this past week.

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The Hamlets long-term care home opens in Duncan

Seniors in the Cowichan Valley now have improved access to 24-hour complex care in a safe, secure, home-like setting with opening of the Hamlets at Duncan on March 30, 2021. Residents are being moved into this supportive environment in a gradual manner.

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Island Health surpasses 500,000 first dose vaccine milestone

Island Health and our partners are celebrating another historic milestone, now that more than half a million residents have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This milestone was reached on May 27.

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Island Health adds vital substance use treatment beds for youth in Campbell River and Comox

Young people in Island Health will have more access to substance use supports with the opening of new youth treatment beds, including the first site with multi-bed capacity in the Comox Valley.

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Community conversations coming for Cowichan Valley Wellness and Recovery Centre

The ongoing toxic drug poisoning crisis is causing hundreds of people in the Cowichan Valley to overdose each year. Sadly, dozens do not survive.

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Island Health secures additional physicians and leased space to support primary care services in Port McNeill

Island Health has identified two additional temporary physicians and leased space within the community to ensure residents of Port McNeill and the surrounding region have continued access to primary care services.

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Island Health thanks nurses for answering the call

It is fitting that the Canadian Nurses’ Association theme for National Nursing Week May 10-16 is “We Answer the Call.”

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