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Community Service Award winners highlight homelessness, mental health
A teen who started a foundation to raise awareness about homelessness and a college student whose journey with mental illness and recovery is revealed in a local documentary are the winners of Island Health’s 2022 MHSU Community Service Awards.
X-ray services temporarily unavailable at Port Alice Health Centre
Due to a technical issue with the X-ray machine, X-ray services are temporarily unavailable at Port Alice Health Centre (PAHC).
Lady Minto emergency department expansion underway
A $12.8 million emergency department expansion project at Lady Minto Hospital has been launched with an official ground breaking ceremony.
Island Health Post COVID-19 Recovery Clinic offers hope for patients with long COVID
A healthy, active 28 year old with no pre-existing conditions, Sarah Mitchell tested positive for COVID-19 only weeks before she was eligible for her first vaccination.
An anniversary without celebration
Sadly, the drug poisoning crisis continues. Innovative actions are underway to address this complex issue.
Liver Care Clinic at Royal Jubilee Hospital first of its kind in B.C.
Early in 2021, Dr. Mc Ardle, Dr. Murray–Guenther, and Dr. Rohit Pai initiated a pilot project that eventually transitioned into a formal liver care clinic staffed by two internal medicine physicians, a nurse, social worker and dietician.
Currents Spring 2022
This issue features photos and stories about Celebration of Excellence awards, health-care heroes that are helping Ukraine, IHealth’s steady progress and how a whole community team brought vaccines to rural and remote communities.
Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary presents generous donation
Patients and their families at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital will once again benefit from the incredible generosity and commitment of the Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary.
Island Health launches campaign to support men who use substances
Island Health has launched a campaign targeting men to raise awareness of the range of services available to help people stay safer when using drugs and prevent overdoses caused by the toxic illicit drug supply.