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Breast Milk Depot opens at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Nursing mothers in the Nanaimo area have a new resource to help support babies in need, by donating their milk. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has become an official Donor Milk Collection Depot for BC Women’s Provincial Milk Bank.
Community Service Awards recognize mental health champions
For the fourth year, Island Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) South Island Advisory Committee has presented two prestigious awards to valued members of our community who have made kindness and compassion an extension of their work life by supporting people with mental health and substance use challenges.
Currents Spring 2019
This edition covers new environmental practices, the Waymakers Network, organ donations and more!
New measles case on the South Island; risk of transmission extremely low
Island Health has confirmed a new case of measles infection on the South Island.
New Wi-Fi connects TGH patients and visitors
Patients and visitors at Tofino General Hospital can stay connected via free Wi-Fi, a new service supported by the Tofino General Hospital Foundation.
Tips for a safer grad season
Grad season is a time to celebrate and Island Health wants young people, their families and friends to make sure the experience is one to treasure.
NRGH Auxiliary Craft Group comes through with a clutch for NRGH patients at Easter
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital patients will find a special wee visitor roosting on their breakfast trays on Easter Sunday morning, thanks to the NRGH Auxiliary Craft Group.
UPDATE: Latest suspected measles case negative
Island Health has received lab reports from the latest suspected measles case and those results have come back negative.
One new South Island measles exposure confirmed, for a total of six cases
Island Health has confirmed one new case of measles infection on the South Island.