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Community health care is essential, even during a pandemic

Island Health provides community health services to over 20,000 clients annually to help people across the region live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Each day 8,000 clients living in communities across Island Health receive home care visits.

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Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Sunset Lodge long-term care home in Victoria

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge long-term care home on August 27.

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Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Sunset Lodge long-term care home in Victoria

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge long-term care home on August 27.

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Second Vax Van, post-secondary clinics bringing COVID-19 vaccine to people across Island Health region

The addition of a second Vax Van and temporary on-campus immunization clinics are another example of Island Health’s efforts to make getting the COVID-19 vaccine as easy and convenient as possible for people in our region.

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Grieving brother urges people to get vaccinated after sister dies from COVID-19

Cory Ronningen’s sister, Kelly, a 44 year old single mother from Duncan, BC, died August 30 from complications of COVID-19. Cory says Kelly expressed a lack of trust in the COVID-19 vaccines and was influenced by conspiracy theories and misinformation.

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Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Sunset Lodge long-term care home in Victoria

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified eight additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge long-term care home on August 27.

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Statement from Island Health's President and CEO on protests at health care facilities

The following statement is attributable to Island Health President and CEO Kathy MacNeil.

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Compassion, understanding, support and treatment: Reflections on International Overdose Awareness Day

A message from Leah Hollins, Chair, Island Health Board of Directors on International Overdose Awareness Day 2021.

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Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Sunset Lodge long-term care home in Victoria

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified two additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge long-term care home on August 27.

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Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Sunset Lodge long-term care home in Victoria

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified two additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge long-term care home on August 27.

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