Cowichan, Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islands

Cowichan, Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islands
Dr. Hendri Eksteen

Virtual psychiatry service brings timely mental health care to rural communities

Island Health now offers Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry, giving adults in five rural hospitals evening and weekend access to psychiatric care via secure virtual consultations.

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Currents Fall 2024

In this edition we feature the important work by Mental Health and Substance Use Executive Medical Director, highlight nurse-led care at South Island UPCCs, and focus on the incredible Nurse Practitioner fellowships that are helping our teams care compassionately for those with substance use disorders.

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Cowichan Lake, BC

Nearly 3 in 4 Cowichan Valley residents view their health as good or better, according to survey

Nearly three-quarters of residents surveyed in the Cowichan Valley report they have good or better health according to early results from the Our Health, Our Community survey. 

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Locations in this Community

LAB - Pender Island Health Unit

LAB - Pender Island Health Unit - Medical Laboratory

5715 Canal Rd
Pender Island, B.C.
V0N 2M1

250-629-3233

LAB - Saanich Penisula Hospital

LAB - Saanich Peninsula Hospital - Medical Laboratory

2166 Mt. Newton X Rd
Saanichton, B.C.
V8M 2B2

250-370-8355

LAB - Sidney Satellite

LAB - Sidney Satellite - Medical Laboratory

2357 James White Blvd
Sidney, B.C.
V8L 0A1

250-370-8355

Lady Minto Hospital

Lady Minto / Gulf Islands Hospital

135 Crofton Road
Salt Spring Island, BC  V8K 1T1

250-538-4800

Services offered in this Community