News Releases

Improving seniors’ care for the Comox Valley

Seniors in the Comox Valley will be able to access the long-term and end-of-life care they need as over 150 permanent beds are added to their communities.

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Nourish Cowichan uses Community Wellness Grant to fight child hunger

Cowichan Valley - Noted Cowichan Valley chef Fatima da Silva takes a no-nonsense approach to feeding hundreds of hungry children in her community. 

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Island Health Board of Directors to meet in Greater Victoria

ISLAND WIDE - Island Health’s Board of Directors will hold its next public forum in Colwood. Directors will get an update on primary care from Dr.

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New Medication Teaching Videos for Heart Health Patients

Vancouver Island – Island Health is making it much easier for patients to understand how and when to take their medication and at the same time freeing up valuable medical staff time.

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Community Wellness Granting Program

People on Vancouver Island will benefit from up to $800,000 in community wellness grants that are being provided by Island Health to improve the health and well-being of Island residents.

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Little Warriors Library Opens at Victoria General Hospital

Victoria – Island Health’s tiniest and most fragile patients are getting a generous gift from a family who knows all too well the incredible health and care that’s provided to infants at Victoria General Hospital’s (VGH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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It’s not too late to prevent the flu

Vancouver Island – Island Health is reminding people to get their flu shot and take additional steps to prevent the flu. Seniors and eligible adults can get the flu shot from their local pharmacist or physician

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New affordable housing to help Port Alberni seniors

PORT ALBERNI – Seniors in Port Alberni will soon have access to additional affordable rental housing and long-term care so they can receive the services they need and continue to live in the community as they age.

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New ICU to help people in Nanaimo access better health care

A new intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will help meet the demands of a growing and aging population and offer improved care for critically ill patients.

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New urgent primary care centre will deliver better health care to the West Shore

The Government of British Columbia is opening a new urgent primary care centre for West Shore communities to better connect local residents with the primary health care they need.

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