Possible exposure to tuberculosis prompts precautionary measure
Duncan – An active case of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed at Sunridge Place in Duncan and Island Health is following up with all those who may be at risk to ensure they are assessed. Follow up through contact tracing has already begun.
Safe drug use at festivals
Music festivals can be the highlight of the summer. Since more than music is shared at these events, if you do use drugs, follow a few simple steps to stay safe. We know many drugs are contaminated with fentanyl, increasing the possibility an overdose (i.e.
Supervised Consumption Services approved for Victoria
Victoria – Island Health has been given approval by Health Canada to open a supervised consumption service (SCS) in Victoria. The service will help reverse overdoses and connect people with treatment services in Victoria, which has B.C.’s third highest rate of drug overdose deaths.
Temperatures rising across Island Health
VANCOUVER ISLAND – Temperatures across Vancouver Island are forecasted to rise over the next few days along with risks associated with excessive heat.
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program is available 24/7
NANAIMO / OCEANSIDE—As a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE), Aimee Falkenberg is committed to providing compassionate care and support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Stool transplant doctor wins research funding award
Vancouver Island – Island Health’s Dr. Christine Lee is the recipient of a 2017 Health Professional-Investigator Award.
Comox Valley group shares support, cure information about Hepatitis C
COMOX VALLEY – Hepatitis C is a serious communicable disease that is spread through direct contact with the blood of a person living with the virus. Symptoms can include fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain and joint pain. In some people it can cause liver damage (cirrhosis) and liver cancer.
Needle Recovery in the Cowichan Valley
DUNCAN – Island Health and community partners in the Cowichan Valley have increased safety efforts in response to concerns about the number of needles being improperly discarded throughout the community.
Local food operator to supply retail food services at new hospital campuses in Campbell River and the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY/CAMPBELL RIVER – Island Health has selected Comox-based Rocky Mountain Coffee Co. to provide retail food services at the new North Island Hospital campuses located in Campbell River and the Comox Valley.