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Young Adult Mental Health Unit established at Royal Jubilee Hospital
A new Young Adult Mental Health Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital is providing specialized and age-appropriate care for young adults experiencing acute mental health challenges.
Temporary relocation of main entrance to West Coast General Hospital
People attending West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) should be aware of the temporary relocation of the main entrance to the hospital.
New services and expanded hours at Island Health’s Comox Valley After Hours Urgent Care Clinic
People in the Comox Valley and surrounding regions will benefit from additional care providers, newly added services and expanded hours at Island Health’s Comox Valley After Hours Urgent Care Clinic.
Father-daughter physician team work together to provide care at James Bay UPCC
One Victoria family physician is getting to experience something most parents will never know – working alongside his adult daughter, who is also a doctor.
Community Wellness Grant Program call for applications
People and communities on Vancouver Island and surrounding coastal communities will benefit from up to $800,000 in Community Wellness Grants being provided by Island Health to improve the health and well-being of Island residents.
Your health in your hands: the empowering effect of virtual care
Community Virtual Care, formerly called Home Health Monitoring, is a free program that is completely virtual and focuses on education, coaching and remote patient monitoring.
Medical detox services coming to Campbell River
Detox offers medical care and oversight in a secure environment.
Island Health expands innovative virtual palliative care
Island Health has launched an innovative program that transcends geographical boundaries to bring comfort and support right to the homes of patients battling progressive life-limiting conditions.
Innovative liver cancer treatment now available on Vancouver Island
An advanced therapy that targets tumours with a high dose of focused radiation while sparing surrounding healthy tissue is now available in the Island Health region, providing another potential treatment option closer to home for liver cancer patients.