News Releases

Island Health extends appointment of administrator at Comox Valley Seniors Village

Island Health is extending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Comox Valley Seniors Village.

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Temporary changes to hours, closures at some Island Health outpatient labs to support COVID-19 response

To support directions around social distancing and to ensure laboratory staff and supplies are best positioned to respond to COVID-19, Island Health will temporarily adjust the hours at some outpatient labs across Vancouver Island and temporarily close others.

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FNHA/FNHC/FNHDA Advise Against All Gatherings to Prevent COVID-19 Spreading

COAST SALISH TERRITORY – VANCOUVER, BC –

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Avoid social gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19

To support the Provincial Health Officer’s directions around social distancing and protect our residents, patients and staff from the transmission of COVID-19, Island Health wants to reinforce the importance of avoiding gatherings to limit the spread of this virus.

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Visitor restrictions in place at Island Health facilities/outpatient clinics

To keep our patients, families and staff safe and in keeping with the provincial health officer’s recommendations for social distancing, Island Health is limiting the number of visitors entering our buildings, effective immediately. 

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Island Health COVID-19 referral-only screening clinic in Victoria

Island Health is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control to respond to COVID-19. While there are confirmed cases in the province, the risk to British Columbians and Vancouver Islanders remains low.

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Expansion of Duncan wound care clinic benefits community and nursing staff

Marlene Rice, a wound care clinic client at Duncan Community Health Services on Ingram Street, says the recent addition of a third treatment room for wound care is a big benefit for clients and for nursing staff alike.

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NRGH Emergency Department parking to be temporarily reduced

Parking in the lots near the Emergency Department and Renal Services at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital will be temporarily reduced on Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21.

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Code Hack is back!

Are you ready for an exciting challenge that could help shape the future of health care? Island Health is looking for 100 people to participate in a 24-hour design sprint that aims to generate fresh ideas to improve health care.

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Temporary service reduction at Port Alice Health Centre

Island Health is advising that, despite significant effort to fill shifts, there is a temporary shortage of registered nurses and physicians over the holiday season resulting in a temporary service reduction at the Port Alice Health Centre.

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