Tag: Island Health

Construction underway on Lantzville long-term care home 

Health Tyler Hay -
Construction has started on a new six-storey long-term care home in Lantzville that will provide 298 long-term care beds and 18 hospice beds when completed in 2029. 

Island Health offers back-to-school health tips as first bell draws near

Health Wylie Henderson -
“A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings,” said Island Health.

Island Health urges residents to take precautions during heat wave

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health is reminding Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents to take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness as hot temperatures continue across the region.

Island Health encouraging festival-goers to keep safety at top of mind

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health is reminding festival-goers to take precautions and keep safety top of mind as summer festival season gets...

BCNU pickets shifting to Nanaimo Monday

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health said plans are in place to maintain essential services where picketing is expected as job action by the B.C. Nurses' Union (BCNU) escalates.

Island Health issues overdose advisory for Nanaimo

Health Wylie Henderson -
The health authority says reports of drug poisoning are increasing in Nanaimo and those using unregulated substances are at increased risk.

Island Health reflects on 10 years of B.C. drug emergency

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health has issued a statement marking the 10th anniversary of British Columbia declaring a public health emergency due to deaths and injuries caused by unregulated drugs.

Island Health welcoming applications for 2026 youth harm reduction award

Health Wylie Henderson -
The health authority said the award recognizes youth who are taking action to reduce harms from substances such as alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs through school projects, education or peer support.

New notification system will make medical imaging appointments easier to manage 

Health Tyler Hay -
Island Health has introduced a new reminder system for outpatient medical imaging appointments. 

Overdose advisory issued for Nanaimo by Island Health

Health Nathan Maley -
A drug poisoning/overdose advisory has been issued for the Nanaimo area. 

Ambulatory care building entrance relocated at NRGH during construction work 

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

Island Health population profile shows declining life expectancy partially driven by illicit drugs 

Health Tyler Hay -
A new report from Island Health shows life expectancy has decreased in recent years, largely driven by illicit drug use

Toxic drugs take 58 lives in two months on Vancouver Island 

Health Tyler Hay -
Fifty-eight people died from unregulated toxic drugs in the Island Health region in July and August this year, according to the most recent data from the B.C. Coroners Service. 

Island Health declares COVID outbreak at NRGH

News Justin Baumgardner -
A COVID outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has been declared, but the hospital says it is limited to...

Island Health unveils improved Indigenous health care system 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Island Health says they will be implementing a new voluntary Indigenous self-identity program (ISI) at all health facilities to...

Cardiac catheterization lab desperately needed north of Malahat 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Central Island community and medical leaders gathered in Nanaimo to rally the provincial government to increase the degree of...
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