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Island Health introduces regional trauma services for severely injured patients
Now, instead of having their injuries assessed in the emergency department, injured patients are received by an experienced trauma team of physicians and nurses available around the clock, 365 days per year, who have been alerted in advance by BC Emergency Health Services personnel.
Stay informed, stay safer: Island Health launches text alert system for drug-poisoning advisories
People can now be alerted via text message about drug-poisoning advisories in the Island Health region thanks to an innovative partnership.
Temporary service interruptions at Port Hardy Hospital and Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Departments
Due to limited staff availability, Port Hardy Hospital emergency department and Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will experience temporary closures.
Additional temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department
Due to limited staff availability Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 to 8 a.m. Thursday, December 15.
Island Health announces 2022/2023 Community Wellness Grant Recipients
Community resilience will be supported by 52 new projects across Island Health, thanks to Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant Program.
Additional temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department
Due to limited staff availability Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will be closed from 7 p.m. Saturday, December 10 to 8 a.m. Monday, December 12.
Additional temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre Emergency Department
Due to limited staff availability Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 6 to 8 a.m. Thursday, December 8.
Island Health expands heart health services in the Central Island
People living with heart health challenges will have access to more exam rooms, improved privacy and enhanced educational supports thanks to the expansion and relocation of Island Health’s Nanaimo Heart Function Clinic.
Ucluelet Medical Lab reopens
Island Health is pleased to inform the community and visitors to the area that the Ucluelet outpatient medical lab, located at 1566 Peninsula Road, will reopen effective December 6, 2022.