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Island Health Magazine Winter 2020
The Winter 2020 issue of Island Health magazine encourages readers to live their healthiest life. Read features on how to keep your resolutions; re-thinking “diets” and some delicious soup recipes. Also included in this issue are articles about the stigma of mental illness and an Island Health Research project on dementia.
Temporary service reduction at Port Alice Health Centre
Island Health is advising that, despite significant effort to fill shifts, there is a temporary shortage of registered nurses and physicians over the holiday season resulting in a temporary service reduction at the Port Alice Health Centre.
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.
Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Service included in enhanced security approach
Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Service included in enhanced security approach in Cowichan Valley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday wellness: Tips to stay safe this season
Make the most of the festive season while taking care of your mental and physical health.