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Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on Transitional Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Transitional Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). Four patients have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak is limited to the Transitional Care Unit.
Outbreak declared at Chartwell Malaspina Care Centre Hummingbird Unit
Island Health’s outbreak response has identified three cases of COVID-19 at Chartwell Malaspina Care Centre’s Hummingbird Unit, declaring an outbreak for that unit only.
Protect ourselves, protect our communities: Get immunized against influenza
There’s a simple way to ensure influenza (the flu) is not part of your fall and winter routine – get immunized against influenza! Everyone six months of age and older should get immunized against influenza.
Woman who experienced allergic reaction has no regrets about COVID-19 vaccine
Annie Taal, a 32 year old Victoria resident is sharing how she experienced an extremely rare allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine following her first shot. Taal wishes to reassure others who might be concerned that all mechanisms were in place to deal with her allergy and she is incredibly grateful to be vaccinated.
Temporary closure of downtown Courtenay outpatient lab
In order to ensure reliable, consistent service at the North Island Hospital, Comox Valley (NIH-CV) lab, Island Health has made the decision to temporarily close the downtown Courtenay Satellite outpatient lab located at 307A 14th Street effective October 27.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak over at Tofino General Hospital
Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Tofino General Hospital (TGH).
Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Tofino General Hospital
Island Health’s outbreak response has identified one additional patient case related to the COVID-19 outbreak declared at Tofino General Hospital (TGH) on October 12.
Temporary inhalation-focused overdose prevention service to open on Pandora Avenue in Victoria
An interim, publicly accessible inhalation-focused overdose prevention service will soon open in downtown Victoria, as part of ongoing efforts to respond to the drug poisoning public health emergency and save lives of people who use illicit substances.
Celebrating Island Health’s Allied Health Professionals
Allied Health Professions Day is celebrated annually on October 14th. It is an international event that originated in England three years ago to celebrate, appreciate and recognize the extraordinary work of the allied health workforce and showcase the impact they make to the delivery of high quality care.