Cowichan District Hospital emergency department entrance will be temporarily relocated to the main entrance
The entrance to the emergency department at the Cowichan District Hospital will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday April 21.
Ten years into the toxic drug crisis: remembering lives lost and renewing our commitment to action
This month marks 10 years since British Columbia declared a public health emergency due to rapidly rising deaths and injuries caused by unregulated drugs.
Changes to outpatient lab services in Nanaimo support access
People in Nanaimo will have more appointments available and additional options for their outpatient laboratory needs thanks to changes to outpatient laboratory services.
Safe sleep, sweet dreams: Public Health Nurse shares top tips for little ones
For Sleep Awareness Month, an Island Health Public Health Nurse is sharing the top tips she gives families for creating safe sleep environments for their babies.
North Quadra Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed March 22 due to planned power outage
The North Quadra Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be closed to in-person visits from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, due to a planned BC Hydro power outage.
Location changes for Community Health and Mental Health and Substance Use Services in the Comox Valley
Starting March 23, 2026, Community Health Services and Mental Health and Substance Use services will swap locations in the Comox Valley.
Cowichan’s future hospital awarded Gold Touchstone Award for excellence in evidence-based design
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has been selected as the Gold Level winner of the 2026 Touchstone Award from the Center for Health Design.
Traffic delays along Dufferin Crescent at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
People attending appointments or visiting Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) should be aware of traffic impacts on Dufferin Crescent.
From a hospital theatre to a provincial honour: The story behind Movie Mondays
June 14, 1993. A Monday night like any other, but one that would quietly spark something lasting.