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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Changing the conversation: pilot projects focus on improving emergency department care for people who use opioids
A better experience for people who use opioids and their care providers is the goal of two pilot projects underway at emergency departments in Campbell River and Victoria.
Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Sunset Lodge long-term care home in Victoria
Island Health’s outbreak response has identified 17 additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge long-term care home on August 27.
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.