News Releases

Island Health rebooking June 27 and 28 afternoon COVID-19 immunization appointments at Eagle Ridge Arena and Archie Browning Sports Centre

Due to the extreme heat wave that is currently affecting British Columbia, Island Health is rebooking COVID-19 immunization appointments that were scheduled after 12 noon on both Sunday, June 27 and Monday, June 28 at Eagle Ridge Arena and Archie Browning Sports Centre.

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Ladysmith COVID-19 immunization clinic to temporarily relocate due to extreme heat

Due to the forecast heat wave and the lack of air conditioning at the COVID-19 immunization clinic in Ladysmith, Island Health will temporarily relocate the Aggie Hall location.

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Walk-in spots, additional appointments available at COVID-19 immunization clinics

People aged 12+ can now get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at an Island Health mass immunization clinic without an appointment.

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Expanding Lady Minto Hospital

A $10.4 million expansion project will bring improvements to emergency department patient care and privacy at Lady Minto Hospital.

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New Cowichan District Hospital community information session Wednesday, June 30

The presentation will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a question and answer session.

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Temporary clinic at Woodgrove Centre provides walk-in access to first-dose vaccination

People aged 12 and older can now get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a temporary walk-in immunization clinic at Woodgrove Centre.

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Island Health honours the children located in Kamloops with moment of silence on June 21

The moment of silence was observed at 2:15 p.m. across all Island Health sites.

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New Public Health location opens in Port Alberni

Island Health is excited to announce the opening of its new, permanent location for Public Health Services in Port Alberni. On May 25, the Port Alberni Public Health team began providing service in the new space at 202 – 4152 Redford Street.

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Joint statement on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc

As leaders within the B.C. health care system, we are united in our grief upon learning the tragic news of the 215 children found at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School this past week.

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The Hamlets long-term care home opens in Duncan

Seniors in the Cowichan Valley now have improved access to 24-hour complex care in a safe, secure, home-like setting with opening of the Hamlets at Duncan on March 30, 2021. Residents are being moved into this supportive environment in a gradual manner.

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