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$2.92 million expansion at NRGH will increase access to colonoscopy services

Construction is now underway on a new endoscopy suite at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital that will increase access to colonoscopies and other important services.

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Improving Seniors Care for Victoria Residents

Seniors living in Oak Bay Lodge and Mt. Tolmie care home in Victoria are preparing to move into a new, modern long-term care home in Quadra Village.

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A little bit of Holland gives thanks at North Island Hospital Campbell River

The public reminds us every day that there are heroes working at Island Health.

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Island Health social workers and TELUS partner to give lifelines for those in need

Social Workers at NRGH and Nanaimo Community Health Services are extending a huge thank you to TELUS for their generous donation of 50 cellular phones for our patient populations.   

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PRIDE: Our History, Our Future

Knowing some of the history, challenges and protective factors can go a long way in enhancing your ability to provide compassionate, effective care to people from LGBTQ2+ communities.

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Supporting safe health-care at hospitals and clinics during COVID-19

As Island Health increases services levels at all of our health-care facilities, we are asking for the public’s help to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Dawn Thomas, Aa ap waa iik, is Island Health’s first-ever Executive Lead, Indigenous Health 

Island Health is pleased to announce that Dawn Thomas, Aa ap waa iik, is the organization’s new Executive Lead, Indigenous Health.

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Island Health Pride message 2020

This June, Island Health is celebrating Pride to show that love is healthy – whatever a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.

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Island Health simulation team supports healthcare providers around the world during COVID crisis

Simulation is a technique used frequently in healthcare training, particularly during high risk situations like COVID-19 that clinicians don’t encounter often. It allows healthcare teams to practice how they can respond to a patient in different situations.

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