Public Engagement Opportunities with the Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) Replacement Project
Your voice is vital to the success of Cowichan Valley Health and Care. We are committed to involving patient partners and community voices in our work.
Public engagement opportunities related to the CDH Replacement Project will be posted on this page, shared on Island Health’s social media pages and emailed to our project subscribers.
Archived Events
- 2024
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Tuesday, December 10: New CDH Virtual Update for Staff and Community
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project team invited all staff and community members to a live MS Teams webinar on Tuesday, December 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Check out our video and join the team as they bring you behind the scenes for an update on the construction progress of the new facility, a glimpse into our clinical program, art program and operational readiness workstreams and a look at the work ahead.
You'll also hear from our partners at the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation, whose members generously support exceptional care in Cowichan, and BC Infrastructure Benefits, the employer for the skilled trade workforce building your new CDH.
Thank you to all who joined us live, and to all who submitted questions in advance via Slido and during the live webinar. Q&A begins at 41:37.
- Friday, November 1, 2024: Art@CDH Open House event from 1:00-4:00pm at the Cowichan Community Centre (Genoa Room).
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Learn about the various art opportunities at the future Cowichan District Hospital and Cowichan Urgent & Primary Care Centre. Find out how your art can play a transformative role in community healing. Meet with project staff, designers and more! Drop-in any time between 1 and 4pm. Click here to register.
September 14-15, 2024: Stop by and visit us at the Cowichan Exhibition
Members of the CDH Replacement Project Nuts'a'maat Alliance, the CDH Foundation, and the Cowichan recruitment and health services teams will be at the Cowichan Exhibition Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15. Stop by our booth from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about job opportunities, Art@CDH, check out the architectural renderings of your new CDH, learn about the Cowichan Health and Care Plan and find out how you can support healthcare in your community by donating to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation. Hope to see you there!
July 6, 2024: Join us at the Duncan Farmers Market
The CDH Replacement Project team is coming back to the Duncan Farmers Market, Saturday, July 6. Stop by stall 116 anytime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and ask us about your new hospital, Cowichan Health & Care and so much more. We look forward to chatting with you!
February 7, 2024: Project Update at Island Health's Public Board Forum
The Island Health Board of Directors hosts board public forums in communities located in the north, central and south Island regions of Island Health. The forums include a regional update from Island Health’s President and CEO and local Medical Health Officer with time for general questions from the public. This forum featured a presentation on the future Emergency Department for the new CDH.
- 2023
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October 18: Virtual info session for all staff and community members
Thank you to all who joined us for a behind-the-scenes update on the progress of the new facility and to all who submitted questions in advance and during the live Q&A. In addition to sharing updates from our Construction, Clinical and Indigenous Health & Engagement directors, this session highlighted our commitment to environmental sustainability. We also heard from our partners at the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation, whose members generously support exceptional care in Cowichan, and BC Infrastructure Benefits, the employer for the skilled trade workforce building your new CDH.
Watch the recorded info session:
September 15, 16, 17 - Cowichan Exhibition: Members of the CDH Replacement Project are excited to host an info table at Cowichan Exhibition. For details about our location and hours, email newcdh@islandhealth.ca.
Wednesday, July 5: Indigenous Journey Mapping Session. The Project's Indigenous Relationships and Cultural Safety team is pleased to invite you to an interactive dinner session open to all Indigenous peoples in the Cowichan Valley.
June 2023 Events In the Community
June 26, 2023: Job Fair This event is a unique opportunity for local job seekers to connect with representatives from various employers who are actively recruiting, explore potential career paths, and learn about current and future employment prospects in the region.
Saturday, June 24: In the Community - Have questions about the new Cowichan District Hospital project? Ask the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Team at the market.
February 2: Virtual Info Session - Join us on Zoom on Thursday, February 2 at 6 - 7:30 p.m. for an update on the future hospital. The Project team will provide a first look at the renderings and is looking forward to answering your questions.
- 2022
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November 27: Thank you to all who stopped by to learn about and apply for employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities in Cowichan communities! Our hiring teams enjoyed meeting you and answering your questions, and are looking forward to working with you.
October 12: Call for Indigenous artists, ages 15-24. The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project invites First Nation, Métis, Inuit and Indigenous emerging artists, ages 15-24, to submit artwork that will be used to represent a Project Alliance working together to construct the new hospital in Cowichan.
Call For Artwork Submissions
Artwork Submission Form
Artwork Submission Form (Word)
January 25: Thank you to all who responded to our call for Volunteer Patient Partners! We are reviewing your areas of interest and will be reaching out to applicants in the coming weeks.
- 2021
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November 16: Patient Partner volunteers needed – We’re excited to welcome patient partners into our project. Advisory work begins in early 2022. To learn about how you can get involved as a member of our CDH Replacement Project Patient Partnership Group, kindly RSVP to our posting on the Patient Voices Network by December 15.
October 27: New Cowichan District Hospital Community Info Session – 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. (Click below to view video).
June 30: New Cowichan District Hospital Community Info Session - 6:00pm-7:30pm via Zoom. (Click below to view recorded session).
To request a presentation, ask a question, share your feedback, or subscribe to our project updates, email us at newcdh@islandhealth.ca
- 2019
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- November 2019: Patient Partners needed to review proposed service improvements for people with lived experience with: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), palliative and end-of-life care; or multiple chronic health conditions. (Postponed due to scheduling conflicts and pandemic response.)
- September 23, 2019: Thank you to patient partners who provided input to improve the Patient Admitting & Registration process. Your feedback helped inform the business plan to replace Cowichan District Hospital.
- April 16, 2019: Thank you to all patient partner volunteers who participated in the CDH Replacement Project consultation session in Duncan on April 16.
- 2018
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November 23, 27, 28, 29, 2018: Open House Information Sessions - Thank you to all who joined us for a discussion about health care and plans for a new hospital. You can view poster boards and information sheet from these events, and read a summary of what we heard and our next steps here.
