Tag: Hospital

Island Health adjusts outpatient lab services to accommodate more patients in Nanaimo

 People needing lab services in Nanaimo will have more options as Island Health changes hours and staffing at its two outpatient locations. 

Traffic delays expected as crews work on Nanaimo cancer centre 

Island Health is warning people travelling to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital of traffic disruptions this week. 

Nanaimo hospital board commits to funding cath lab 

The Nanaimo Regional Hospital District board has committed $50 million to fund a cardiac catheterization lab at Nanaimo hospital if the province approves the project. 

Ambulatory care building entrance relocated at NRGH during construction work 

Island Health is advising people visiting the ambulatory care building at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital of a temporary relocation of its main entrance. 

Nanaimo hospital foundation raised funds for B.C.’s first senior friendly emergency unit 

The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation is asking the community to donate toward B.C.’s first senior-friendly emergency unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. 

New high acuity unit opens at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital 

A new high acuity unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital will house twelve new beds for patients with complex care needs.

Estimated wait times for emergency room visits now available online 

Island Health has started showing estimated wait times at hospitals online.   A new page at Island Health.ca/findcare shows how...
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