News & Events
Cowichan District Hospital emergency department entrance will be temporarily relocated to main entrance
The entrance to the emergency department at the Cowichan District Hospital will be temporarily closed on October 30 and November 3 to allow for necessary repairs to occur.
New process at UPCCs helps patients access the right care in the right place
The introduction of a new and improved triage process for booking appointments at South Island urgent and primary care centres is better supporting patients to get the care they need, when and where they need it.
Advanced certification for nurses enhances care in remote communities
For remote communities, access to timely health care is often provided at Island Health community health centres by specially trained registered nurses.
