Cowichan, Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islands

Cowichan, Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islands
Dr. Hendri Eksteen

Virtual psychiatry service brings timely mental health care to rural communities

Island Health now offers Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry, giving adults in five rural hospitals evening and weekend access to psychiatric care via secure virtual consultations.

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Currents Fall 2024

In this edition we feature the important work by Mental Health and Substance Use Executive Medical Director, highlight nurse-led care at South Island UPCCs, and focus on the incredible Nurse Practitioner fellowships that are helping our teams care compassionately for those with substance use disorders.

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Cowichan Lake, BC

Nearly 3 in 4 Cowichan Valley residents view their health as good or better, according to survey

Nearly three-quarters of residents surveyed in the Cowichan Valley report they have good or better health according to early results from the Our Health, Our Community survey. 

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Locations in this Community

LAB - Galiano Island Health Unit

LAB - Galiano Island Health Unit - Medical Laboratory

908 Burrill St
Galiano Island, B.C.
V0N 1P0

250-539-3230

LAB - Lady Minto

LAB - Lady Minto Hospital - Medical Laboratory

135 Crofton Rd
Salt Spring Island, B.C.
V8K 2R8

250-538-4812

LAB - Mayne Island

LAB - Mayne Island Clinic - Medical Laboratory

526 Felix-Jack Rd
Mayne Island, B.C.
V0N 2J2

250-539-2312

Services offered in this Community