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Welcoming The Blessing Tree – Xpey’ (Cedar Tree) to Cowichan District Hospital

A special event was held at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) to welcome The Blessing Tree – Xpey’ (Cedar Tree), a beautiful carving by Coast Salish artist Stuart Pagaduan. This important piece of art is now displayed in the main hallway of CDH. 

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Duncan Dialysis Patients Pedal Toward Wellness

Renal dialysis can be draining, both physically and emotionally, but Duncan dialysis patient Lois Cossar refuses to let the 4 hour per day, 3 day per week treatments dampen her zest for life.

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Is there healing power in music? Luc thinks so.

Meet Luc. Whilst undergoing radiation therapy  and chemotherapy for cancer, Luc would play his guitar on every visit to the BC Cancer -Victoria. 

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Construction starts on new hospice centre in Duncan

People in the Cowichan region in need of end-of-life care will soon have the option to receive community hospice care closer to home.

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Island Health Magazine - Summer 2019

The summer edition of Island Health magazine features articles on social anxiety disorder; adult day programs; communicating with someone with dementia; and youth and vaping. It also features summer safety tips and recipes and ideas for dining "al fresco."

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Island Health recognized at 2019 BC Health Care Awards

Island Health is proud to announce it has been honoured with two awards at the 2019 BC Health Care Awards: A Health Care Hero award, and a Gold Apple in the Collaborative Solutions category, shared with our partners. 

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Hospital garden reflects traditional medicine knowledge

An outdoor garden at the Campbell River campus of the North Island Hospital has been filled with plants traditionally used for food and medicines by the local Laichwiltach peoples, completing an important milestone for the hospital project.

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Partnering for safe needle disposal in Campbell River

Island Health and the City of Campbell River have partnered to make it easier to dispose of needles safely, thanks to the installation of five sharps disposal boxes in the community.

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Drug use at music festivals – if you are going to use, here’s how to stay safer

Island Health is urging people to be vigilant if they are going to consume alcohol or other drugs at festivals this summer.

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Bringing the outside world into long-term care

The family spirit at Yucalta Lodge long-term care home in Campbell River has sparked some creative projects like a farmers’ market and a bus stop.

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