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Island Health Magazine Summer 2022
This issue features articles on the impacts of climate change on our health and well-being, service expansions in virtual care, new long-COVID care services, the use of stigma-free images and much more. As well, we included our ever popular recipe section, with simple and fresh summer meals to enjoy.
First monkeypox case confirmed in Island Health, risk to the general public is very low
One case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Island Health through laboratory testing at the BC Centre for Disease Control. The person resides in the south island. Island Health public health teams are conducting follow-up. The risk to the general public is very low.
Speed, distracted driving and driving under the influence major contributing factors to transport-related injuries and deaths
National Injury Prevention Day on July 5 aims to raise awareness about injuries.
Dr. Réka Gustafson is Island Health’s new Vice President, Population & Public Health and Chief Medical Health Officer
Island Health is pleased to announce Dr. Réka Gustafson will join Island Health in September 2022, as Vice President, Population & Public Health and Chief Medical Health Officer.
Temporary change in hours at outpatient lab at North Island Hospital, Comox Valley
Island Health is informing the community of a temporary change in operating hours at the outpatient lab at North Island Hospital, Comox Valley (NIH-CV).
Preparing for summer weather
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued special weather statements for several parts of the province.
Flood damage forces temporary relocation of lab services from Ladysmith Community Health Centre
Island Health is informing the community that outpatient lab services will temporarily be unavailable at the Ladysmith Community Health Centre due to water damage caused by a burst pipe.
Life Changing Treatment for Rare Disease – Closer to Home
When six year old Charleigh came to Victoria General Hospital for her 80th enzyme infusion on June 9 – the care team that surrounded her were all wearing teal to show support on Batten Disease Awareness Day.
Public health teams help families catch up on kids’ routine vaccinations
Island Health’s public health teams are helping families ensure that their children are up-to-date with important childhood immunizations, like measles and tetanus.