More long-term care support for people in the Comox Valley
People in the Comox Valley will soon have access to a new long-term care facility that will provide 126 publicly-funded long-term and hospice care beds.
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Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre bolsters health care for youth and young adults
The Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre has relocated to the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, a move that means more young people up to age 25 can access vital health and wellness services.
Community celebrates expansion of long-term care spaces at Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) in Port Alberni
Seniors in the Alberni Valley have increased access to long-term care thanks to the addition of 12 new publicly-funded beds at Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) in Port Alberni.
Comox Valley Nursing Centre marks 25th year of service
Current and former staff and volunteers are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Comox Valley Nursing Centre, which has supported patients and clients with chronic disease, pain management and much more since 1994.
New All Nations Room at West Coast General Hospital provides a culturally safe space for all families, patients
Members of the Nuu-chah-nulth communities gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of a culturally-safe space inside West Coast General Hospital that is welcoming to Indigenous patients and families.
Island Health takes steps to support residents at two long-term care facilities
NANAIMO/VICTORIA — Island Health is taking action to support the residents of Nanaimo Seniors Village and Selkirk Place in Victoria.
Island Health project targets hepatitis C in northern Vancouver Island
An Island Health pilot project beginning in October will take the first steps to eliminate hepatitis C for people living in northern Vancouver Island.
Elders support patients, families and care teams at North Island Hospital campuses in Comox and Campbell River
Two Kwakwaka’wakw Elders have joined a new Elder-in-Residence program at the North Island Hospital campuses in Campbell River and Comox to support patients, families and staff by promoting understanding and respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture and values.