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Capable, willing and nimble: HPES responds to COVID-19
The impressive efforts of Health Protection and Environmental Services (HPES) are another example of how teams across Island Health have come together in inspiring ways to meet the challenges of COVID-19 in our communities.
Island Health is working to protect people who are experiencing homelessness or substance use dependency from COVID-19
The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our community, especially when we’re talking about a double public health emergency – the contaminated drug supply combined with the pandemic.
Have symptoms? Get tested for COVID-19
B.C.’s COVID-19 testing strategy has been expanded to include anyone with cold, influenza or COVID-19-like symptoms, however mild.
Urgent and Primary Care Centre opens in Victoria
Victoria residents will have better access to team-based care with the opening of the new James Bay Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) set for April 28.
If you need emergency care, Island Health is here for you
Island Health wishes to remind everyone on Vancouver Island that if you are experiencing a medical emergency, we are ready to provide the care you need.
New wellness and recovery centre to open in the Cowichan Valley
Cowichan Valley – People in the Cowichan Valley will soon benefit from a new Wellness and Recovery Centre. The new Centre, which opens in fall 2020, will provide a range of services to support people living with addiction and mental health concerns.
The Harbour supervised consumption service goes mobile in response to COVID-19 needs
With the approval of Health Canada and Dr. Richard Stanwick, Chief Medical Health Officer for Island Health, effective immediately, The Harbour supervised consumption service will transition its operations
Island Health extends appointment of administrator at Comox Valley Seniors Village
Island Health is extending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Comox Valley Seniors Village.