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Possible COVID-19 exposures in Sidney
Island Health is notifying people who visited the following locations in Sidney between August 20 and August 22 about possible exposures to COVID-19.
New Island Health total joint replacement pilot project creates amazing outcomes for surgical patients
The Victoria Enhanced Recovery Arthroplasty Program (VERA) is a new Island Health pilot project aimed at reducing post-surgical pain and shortening recovery time.
Nurse receives national recognition for work caring for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
Aimee Falkenberg is quite simply unstoppable, she has made it her life’s work to bring down barriers faced by survivors of violence.
Seniors find strong social connections and improved health at adult day programs
Frail seniors and their caregivers have come to rely on Adult Day Programs for the social connections that contribute to cognitive and physical well-being.
Island Health staff work hard to safely reunite long-term care residents with loved ones
Recently, visitor restrictions for Long Term Care facilities were eased to encourage reunions between a single designated visitor and residents of long-term care.
Urgent and primary care centre coming to Esquimalt
People living in Esquimalt and neighbouring communities will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care with planning for an urgent and primary care centre.
Appointment of administrator ends, oversight strengthened at long-term care homes in Nanaimo and Comox Valley
Island Health is ending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Nanaimo Seniors Village and Comox Valley Seniors Village, while adding new accountabilities and oversight to ensure quality care continues.
British Columbians warned of Salmonella infections
British Columbia (B.C.) is one of five provinces experiencing an ongoing Salmonella outbreak.