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B.C. Budget 2024: focused on new health-care infrastructure, not

WebA ambulance drives past the emergency entrance of Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, April 9, 2021. B.C.’s Budget 2024 looks to expand …

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Island Health marks 8th anniversary of B.C.’s toxic-drug crisis

WebIn eight years, B.C.’s toxic drug crisis has killed more than 2,400 people in the Island Health region. The health authority reflected on the deaths Friday (April 12), …

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B.C.’s rural communities need more from health authorities: UBC …

WebDr. Jude Kornelsen is looking to change the way health authorities in B.C. operate in rural settings. The co-director of the Centre for Rural Health Research at UBC …

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B.C. hopes to match 300,000 people with doctors using new online

WebB.C.’s health ministry is looking to connect more than 300,000 patients with a family doctor in announcing a new online platform launching next week.

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16 Island Health region communities switch to new ambulance …

WebSixteen communities on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands switched to new models of ambulance service on April 1 that Island Health says will enhance 911 …

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Island Health partners on program to fast-track pharmacy …

WebIsland Health is collaborating with Vancouver Island University and another B.C. college to create a new pharmacy technician program with the aim of streamlining …

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LETTER: Island Health committed to improved access to care

WebAs we come to the end of 2023, Island Health is proud of the progress made in improved access to care and health outcomes for residents of Vancouver Island and …

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Cockroaches spotted at Saanich Peninsula Hospital do not bite: …

WebIsland Health says cockroaches recently spotted at Saanich Peninsula Hospital do not bite and do not transmit disease. Pest control measures are continuing …

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Mental health program at Greater Victoria hospital makes a …

WebThe Island Health program runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eric Martin Pavilion. “The Bridging Care day program is a critical part of providing …

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Vancouver Island doctor’s organization improving healthcare in …

WebThe face of healthcare delivery in northern Ghana has changed thanks to the efforts of a Qualicum Beach doctor and the non-profit organization she founded 14 years …

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Island Health seeks to increase mid-Island chemotherapy capacity

WebPlans for a new cancer centre have been revealed, but Island Health nevertheless wants to improve current treatment at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. …

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Executive director talks about Port Hardy’s new community health …

WebHelen Owen is the executive director for the Quatse Community Health Centre. Owen moved to Port Hardy from Prince George a year ago to be closer to family.

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Health minister announces task force to deal with drug use in B.C

WebHealth Minister Adrian Dix Monday (April 8) announced a task force to help create province-wide standards in response to rising reports of illicit substances being …

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B.C. approves health research centre construction at new St. Paul’s

WebBritish Columbia’s provincial government is going ahead with the construction of a $638-million “state-of-the-art” research centre at the new St. Paul’s …

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Saanich Peninsula clinic to offer after-hours services

WebThe Peninsula Health Unit will begin to offer late-night and weekend services after the creation of a new after-hours primary care clinic. Starting on Monday, April 8, …

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B.C. United says Island Health actively supporting hospital drug use

WebB.C. United is renewing its calls to end decriminalization after the release of what it calls an Island Health memo “actively” directing drug use in hospitals. Dated …

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Doctor shortage causes the Port McNeill Hospital to shut down for …

WebThe Port McNeill Hospital (PMH) will be closed from 7:00 a.m. March 4 until 12:00 p.m. March 7 with no new patients being admitted. Why? According to Island …

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Parksville addictions treatment centre gets final council approval

WebParksville council has passed final adoption for a bylaw amendment that will permit an addictions treatment centre downtown. Island Health applied for the …

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Alert Bay goes from 30 to zero in a COVID-19 success story

WebDedicated medical workers are being given credit for turning the biggest COVID-19 outbreak in the Island Health region into a health care success story. Thanks …

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