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COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence in Nanaimo
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence long-term care home in Nanaimo. One resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Communication with residents and families is underway.
Tips for the holiday season – know your care options
The holiday season is here and Island Health reminds residents to take steps to keep healthy, stay injury free and avoid unnecessary visits and potential long waits in emergency departments during this busy time of year.
Cowichan Hospice House welcomes first patients
People in the Cowichan region in need of end-of-life care now have the option to receive community hospice care closer to home in a specialized environment.
Island Health administers first COVID-19 vaccine
Island Health administered the first COVID-19 immunizations to health care workers in the Greater Victoria area today.
COVID-19 outbreak at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach Long-Term Care Facility
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach long- term care home. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Communication with residents and families is underway.
Saanich Peninsula outbreak update: two additional COVID-19 cases
Island Health has confirmed two additional people have tested positive for COVID-19 related to the outbreak at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
One additional COVID-19 case linked to Saanich Peninsula Hospital outbreak
Island Health has confirmed one additional staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, related to the outbreak at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
Remote cochlear implant clinic a virtual godsend for BC patients
Sound returned to Alan Holt’s world in late 2017. Music, bird song and the laughter of his grandchildren returned to his life after years of diminished hearing.
COVID-19 outbreaks over at West Coast General Hospital, Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens LTC
Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreaks over at West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) and Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni.