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Reducing barriers and increasing access supports families to get immunized

For physicians Aaron Childs and Sonja Mathes, vaccinating their three children is a matter of course. 

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Temporary overnight service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Monday, November 14 to the morning of Wednesday, November 16. The Emergency Department will be open each day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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Temporary service interruption at Ladysmith Urgent Care

Ladysmith Community Health Centre urgent care has reached capacity for the day, and will reopen tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. 

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Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. Sunday, November 13 to 7 a.m. Monday, November 14.

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Supporting men to stay safer during Movember and beyond

This Movember, Island Health supports men’s mental and physical health by continuing to raise awareness around the toxic drug crisis and its impact on males – especially those who use substances alone.

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New simulation training helps forensic nurses provide the best care possible

Forensic nurses will benefit from a new simulation training program developed by Island Health. 

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Temporary overnight service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Monday, November 7 to the morning of Friday, November 11 due to limited nursing availability.

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Temporary overnight service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) Emergency Department will be temporarily closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Saturday, November 5 to the morning of Monday, November 7 due to limited nursing availability.

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Temporary overnight service interruptions at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Tuesday, November 1 to the morning of Thursday, November 3 due to limited nursing availability.

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Temporary changes to urgent care hours at Chemainus Health Care Centre in November

Due to limited physician availability, Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area of changes to the operating hours for urgent care services at the Chemainus Health Care Centre during the month of November.

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