A new intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will help meet the demands of a growing and aging population and offer improved care for critically ill patients.
The Government of British Columbia is opening a new urgent primary care centre for West Shore communities to better connect local residents with the primary health care they need.
Island-wide – Island Health is launching a social media campaign to encourage people who have been the victim of a sexual assault to seek medical care from a Forensic Nurse Examiner, at all Emergency Departments or through a primary health care provider.
OCEANSIDE – Residents are invited to join Oceanside Health Centre Medical Director Dr. Drew Digney for a free community learning event at the Parksville Conference Centre.
The fall issue of Island Health magazine features articles on cannabis use; a feature on obesity with information on how to look at this chronic illness including a personal story about bariatric surgery; the benefits of eating breakfast along with articles on long-term care topics.
Vancouver Island – Island Health is reminding people to get their flu shot early to help protect themselves against influenza.
Where can I get my flu shot?
Adults can get immunized through their local pharmacy or physician beginning October 8.
Victoria – People living with addiction and people who are ready to begin a pathway to recovery will now have greater access to the services they need.
Comox Valley – In its first year of operation, the Comox Valley campus of the North Island Hospital has moved capably into the role of providing acute-care services in the community, supporting approximately 5,700 hospital admissions, more than 28,000 Emergency Department visits
Duncan – The Cowichan Valley is home to communities, organizations, governments and government agencies committed to improving the health and care of the people who live throughout the Valley. Island Health has been proud to partner with these groups to advance healthy communities.