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Partnering for safe needle disposal in Campbell River
Island Health and the City of Campbell River have partnered to make it easier to dispose of needles safely, thanks to the installation of five sharps disposal boxes in the community.
Drug use at music festivals – if you are going to use, here’s how to stay safer
Island Health is urging people to be vigilant if they are going to consume alcohol or other drugs at festivals this summer.
Bringing the outside world into long-term care
The family spirit at Yucalta Lodge long-term care home in Campbell River has sparked some creative projects like a farmers’ market and a bus stop.
New long-term care home for Cowichan Valley residents
Seniors in the Cowichan Valley will soon have improved access to long-term care with the addition of 80 new publicly funded beds in the community. Construction on The Hamlets at Duncan is underway.
Hospital staff and community members stock ‘give and take’ cupboard for growing families
Island Health staff and members of the Campbell River community are supporting a program that helps expectant families prepare for the arrival of their babies.
Cowichan Community Paramedic Valued Member of Island Health Team
“Mike has become an important part of our team and everyone is so supportive of him – he even gets hugs in the hallway!” Donna Jouan-Tapp, Manager of Island Health Community Health Services in Duncan.
New Mental Health and Substance Use Clinic Now Available on the Westshore
People in the Westshore who need mental health and substance use services can now get the help they need closer to home at the new Central Access and Rapid Engagement Services (CARES) Clinic.
Heart Awards celebrate recovery for people with Mental Health and Substance Use challenges
“He’s a big ball of positivity so when I called to tell him he’d been nominated for a Heart Award, he was very excited,” says Katrina Witschel, a mental health worker with Island Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Lasting Homes residential program.
Port Alice Health Centre service model announced
Island Health is pleased to announce a new service delivery model for Port Alice, based on recent conversations with the Village Council, Port Alice Health Forum and community members.