Cowichan, Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islands

Cowichan, Saanich Peninsula and Southern Gulf Islands

News & Events

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Public Health warns to watch for the silent signs of drowning this summer

Drowning can happen in less than 60 seconds, and the signs are far more subtle than most people expect.

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Medical lab assistants Hannah Green and Lily Squire at CDH lab.

On-demand STI testing launches at Cowichan District Hospital

A new on-demand service recently launched at the Cowichan District Hospital lab is enhancing access to testing for sexually transmitted infections.

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Making progress to improve health care in Cowichan Valley

The new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw is nearing completion and is set to welcome patients in mid-2027.

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Locations in this Community

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Ladysmith Health Unit

1111-4th Ave
P.O. Box 10
Ladysmith, B.C.
V9G 1A1

250-755-3342

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Ladysmith Community Health Centre

Ladysmith Urgent Care & Community Health Centre

1111-4th Avenue
PO Box 10
Ladysmith, B.C. 
V9G 1A1

250-739-5777

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Lake Cowichan Health Unit

58 Cowichan Ave
P.O. Box 590
Lake Cowichan, B.C.
V0R 2G0

250-749-6878

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Services offered in this Community

Assisted Living Services
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
Bariatric Program
Bereavement group for MAiD
Call4Care
Care at Home During End of Life
Care in Hospice, Hospital or Facility
Child & Youth TeleMental Health Service
Clinical Neurophysiology
Communicable Disease Prevention & Control
Community Care Facilities Inspection FAQs
Complaints & FAQs
Cystic Fibrosis Services
Dental Program
Discovery Youth & Family Substance Use Services
Early Intervention Program
Eye Health Services
Forensic Nursing Services
Funding Your Orthotics, Prosthetics or Seating Device
Group Programs
Home Oxygen Program
Hospice Palliative & End-of-Life Care
Indigenous Health Diabetes Nurse Educator
Indigenous Nurse Practitioners
Inspections Reports
Island Health Youth Clinics
Learn About Child & Youth Rehab Services (CYFH-RS)
Licensing: Child care facilities
Licensing: residential care
New Vaping Regulations for Retailers
Orthotics & Foot Orthotics
Orthotics, Pedorthics, Prosthetics & Seating Warranties
Pain Program
Pre-admission Surgery Services
Prenatal classes and support
Public Health Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
Pulmonary Function Testing
Referrals to Child Youth & Family Mental Health
Risk Assessments in Community Care Facilities & FAQs
Telehealth
Tobacco & Vapour Prevention & Control
Tobacco Retailer Information & Forms
Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
Wheelchairs & Seating Services
Youth Tier 5 (YT5) – Mobile Intensive Case Management Team