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NATAROS: Breaking isolation, building health

WebI have introduced the Group Medical Visit in my column before, where those of us struggling with mental and physical health challenges can come together to share …

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Introducing the Port McNeill Primary Care/A’ekakila’as health-care …

WebIsland Health’s primary care clinic (PCC) in Port McNeill was set up last summer

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North Island Community Health Centre opens in Thunderbird Mall

WebThe North Island Community Health Centre’s doors have officially opened. On Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 4:00 p.m., the health centre’s grand opening ceremony was …

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Get to know Port Alice’s new doctors

WebGarneau-Bégin and his colleague Dr. Bennett-Boutilier, also from the military, have both worked on the North Island as locum physicians. They were interested in …

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Two new family physicians hired for Port McNeill

WebNorth islanders will have access to more family doctors as two new physicians begin their practice in Port McNeill this week. Island Health is pleased to welcome Dr. …

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NATAROS: A new vision for the North Island, the Community …

WebThe new Quatse Community Health Centre is aiming to open its doors June 1 in Port Hardy. Dr. Alex Nataros and his therapy dog Pearl. (Photo supplied) I am …

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North Vancouver Island health care is in an `evolving state of crisis’

WebRochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CANADA’S NATIONAL OBSERVER . Most of the North Island region — not only Port Hardy — is facing doctor …

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Island Health’s Code Hack returns to help improve health care

WebIsland Health is searching for 100 people to take part in a design sprint to come up with ideas to improve health care. The event is called Code Hack and it is …

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Veteran doctor says good progress being made in Port McNeill …

WebThe man at the centre of the sometimes-painful and still ongoing transition of medical care in Port McNeill says good progress is being made toward a better situation …

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New North Island Community Health Centre doors to open on …

WebA health centre that has been in the works since earlier this year is opening its doors for patients next week. A soft opening is set for Tuesday, Aug. 8. On that day, …

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NATAROS: Building our common healthy future

WebLet’s build our common healthy future, together. For ideas/topics you would like explored, please email suggestions to: [email protected] or find me online …

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Island Health executive answers tough questions about the North …

WebThe North Island’s health-care crisis continues on, but there does appear to be a bit more clarity in sight. Gazette editor Tyson Whitney recently sat down with James …

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Health centre doors to open

WebWith the new Port hardy Primary Health Care Centre opening March 9, what can residents expect from this long-awaited facility? With a $2.6 million price tag, officials …

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North Island to get community wide vaccine clinics

WebThe true North Island will receive community wide vaccine clinics and not have to register by age as per the province. Island Health issued a news release stating that …

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McQuarrie: Island Health needs to keep Dr. Armogam working in …

WebWith the doctor shortage in BC as severe as it is, it is difficult if not impossible for me to understand why a doctor who has worked in Port McNeill for the …

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Hundreds gather for rally, Island Health announces actions taken …

Web1 / 1 A health-care rally drew hundreds of frustrated residents from all over the North Island to the Town of Port McNeill on Saturday, March 11. (Tyson Whitney - …

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B.C. Greens join Port Hardy doc in call for B.C. to address health …

WebDr. Alex Nataros found an ally Friday in his battle against Island Health. B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau stood next to a group of health care professionals, …

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Dr. Armogam ‘has been invested in, and an integral part of, this

WebDear editor, RE: Dr. Prean Armogam and the proposed VIHA Clinic. When Stephanie Rockman and I moved to Sointula in 2008 there were four doctors available at …

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LETTER: Dr. Armogam announces he’s opening a new clinic in Port …

WebAll appointments may be booked by calling an alternate number which will be provided to you ASAP. Please continue to access clinic and emergency care as you …

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Water begins to recede in flood-soaked parts of New Brunswick

WebEmergency officials say floodwaters appear to have crested in parts of New Brunswick and are finally beginning to recede in the waterlogged region.

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