An assessment, education and support service for people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms has been created within Cowichan’s Community Health Services (CHS) division. The COPD team consists of a registered respiratory therapist, pharmacist and behavioral health clinician, with access to the larger CHS team.
Chronic Disease Management at the Campbell River Hospital Wellness Center provides small group education sessions for chronic disease management patients. Services are delivered by a variety of health care professionals including Dietitians, Registered Nurses, Doctors, Pharmacists and Cardiac Technologists.
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Duncan – An active case of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed at Sunridge Place in Duncan and Island Health is following up with all those who may be at risk to ensure they are assessed. Follow up through contact tracing has already begun.
Vancouver Island – Circle September 22, 2017 on your calendar. That’s the day when asthma hospitalization rates for school-aged children will peak across Canada. This year, Island Health is hoping some common sense tips will help reduce the spread of illnesses that can cause serious asthmatic events.
This service page provides resources for living with chronic diseases and how you can receive care and nursing services in your home.
If you are lead to believe a child has been abused, you have a legal duty to inform the police.