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New wellness and recovery centre to open in the Cowichan Valley
Cowichan Valley – People in the Cowichan Valley will soon benefit from a new Wellness and Recovery Centre. The new Centre, which opens in fall 2020, will provide a range of services to support people living with addiction and mental health concerns.
The Harbour supervised consumption service goes mobile in response to COVID-19 needs
With the approval of Health Canada and Dr. Richard Stanwick, Chief Medical Health Officer for Island Health, effective immediately, The Harbour supervised consumption service will transition its operations
Island Health extends appointment of administrator at Comox Valley Seniors Village
Island Health is extending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Comox Valley Seniors Village.
Possible COVID-19 exposure at pub, personal services establishments in downtown Victoria
Island Health is notifying people who attended the Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant in Victoria between March 5 and 15, Foxy Box on March 16, BF Beautee on March 11 and The Fix Healthcare on March 14 and 16 about possible exposures to COVID-19.
Temporary changes to hours, closures at some Island Health outpatient labs to support COVID-19 response
To support directions around social distancing and to ensure laboratory staff and supplies are best positioned to respond to COVID-19, Island Health will temporarily adjust the hours at some outpatient labs across Vancouver Island and temporarily close others.
Avoid social gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19
To support the Provincial Health Officer’s directions around social distancing and protect our residents, patients and staff from the transmission of COVID-19, Island Health wants to reinforce the importance of avoiding gatherings to limit the spread of this virus.
FNHA/FNHC/FNHDA Advise Against All Gatherings to Prevent COVID-19 Spreading
COAST SALISH TERRITORY – VANCOUVER, BC –
Possible COVID-19 exposures at the University of Victoria, Saanich Commonwealth Place
VICTORIA - Island Health is notifying people who attended three classes at the University of Victoria on March 12, those who attended the swimming pool at Saanich Commonwealth Place on March 12, and those who attended a kickboxing class as Saanich Commonwealth Place on March 15 about possible exp
Visitor restrictions in place at Island Health facilities/outpatient clinics
To keep our patients, families and staff safe and in keeping with the provincial health officer’s recommendations for social distancing, Island Health is limiting the number of visitors entering our buildings, effective immediately.