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Island Health Community Wellness Grant helps Cowichan parents learn valuable cooking skills

Nourish Cowichan cooking classes were made possible by a $12,000 Island Health Community Wellness Grant.

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Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Service included in enhanced security approach

Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Service included in enhanced security approach in Cowichan Valley.

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Island Health administrator appointed at Selkirk Seniors Village

Island Health’s Board of Directors has temporarily appointed an administrator to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations at Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria.

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Expanding palliative, end-of-life care

People in Greater Victoria will benefit from improved palliative and end-of-life care with more community hospice beds and acute palliative care beds at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

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Baby Bed program expands in central and north Vancouver Island 

Island Health is expanding its Baby Bed program to all new families in central and north Vancouver Island.

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Video series about dementia caregivers receives international recognition

An Island Health video series created for family caregivers of people with dementia disorders has received awards from two different organizations.

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Holiday wellness: Tips to stay safe this season 

Make the most of the festive season while taking care of your mental and physical health.

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Island Health’s flu season mask-up policy for visitors comes into effect December 2, 2019

To help protect patients, staff and the public from the flu, Island Health’s mask-up visitor policy starts December 2.

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Island Health administrator appointed at Nanaimo Seniors Village

An administrator has been temporarily appointed by the Island Health Board of Directors to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of Nanaimo Seniors Village.

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Currents Fall/Winter 2019

This issue of Currents features Cowichan Lodge's car display, Indigenous Care Pharmacists, Men's Heart Support Group and much more.

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