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Island Health secures two new doctors, leases space to support …

WebIsland Health says it has found two more temporary doctors, which means those in Port McNeill and surrounding areas will have continued access to primary care …

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Province expanding registry to connect patients with practitioners

WebThe B.C. government is expanding the health connect registry so it’s easier for patients to find a family doctor. The registry was being tested in certain communities but …

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Parking fees return to BC hospitals, health authority sites this March

WebAfter officials scrapped it at the onset of COVID-19, pay to park soon returns to all BC hospitals and health authority sites. The Province of BC announced today that …

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Island Health secures permanent space for Port McNeill primary …

WebIsland Health says it has taken another key step, sustaining primary care in Port McNeill by establishing a health authority-owned and operated clinic. The Mount Waddington Region

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North Island doctor looks to create community health centre after

WebThe creation of a community healthcare centre is on the radar for a North Island doctor, following Island Health restricting his emergency room privileges. Dr. Alex …

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New services to support people with struggling with addiction on

WebThe province is expanding supports and services for those struggling with addiction on central Vancouver Island. Island Health issued three requests for proposals …

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Community Wellness grants applications open for Island residents

WebApplications are now open for Community Wellness Grant from Island Health. The health authority says they will provide up to $800,000 in grants to …

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‘He is our family doctor’: Petition calls on VIHA to hire Dr.

WebA growing number of North Island residents are backing their long-time family doctor. Port Hardy’s Anita Harvie started an online petition a few weeks ago calling on …

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Campbell River doctor says Bill 36 is driving doctors, nurses away

WebA Campbell River doctor says health professionals are leaving the city over the province’s recent regulations. In a presentation to city council, Dr. Anna Kindy says …

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Island Health recognized at 2019 BC Health Care Awards

WebVANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C – Vancouver Island Health has been recognized at the 2019 BC Health Care Awards. The Vancouver Island Health team received a …

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Island Health making temporary changes to outpatient lab services

WebThe new hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 3:30 pm. On Saturdays, it’s open from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. There are no changes in hours at outpatient labs in the …

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Proof of vaccination soon required for visitors at Island Health

WebVisiting someone at a hospital on Vancouver Island? Starting Tuesday (Nov. 9), in order to enter a hospital within Island Health, visitors need to be fully vaccinated …

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A proponent has been chosen to build the two new local hospitals

WebThe North Island Hospitals Project has named Tandem Health Partners as the selected proponent for the public private partnership. The naming of Tandem Health …

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Island Health providing virtual access to health records, COVID-19 …

WebEnrollment in Island Health’s Patient Portal has gone virtual. MyHealth is giving patients across Vancouver Island easier access to their own digital health …

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More public-funded hospice beds coming for Campbell River

WebBids close November 20. The last time Island Health added hospice capacity in Campbell River was 2017. A recent report from the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) …

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Long-awaited Port Hardy community health centre opens Tuesday

WebThe team in charge of the new health care clinic in Port Hardy, Angela Pearl (Patient Care Manager), Dr. Alex Nataros (Medical Director), Helen Owen (Executive …

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NIC adding space for health care assistant program

WebNorth Island College (NIC) is expanding its health care training. NIC is among the 14 post-secondary schools across B.C. getting funding from the province for …

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Cancer care goes virtual in first-of-its-kind project

WebCancer care on Vancouver Island is going virtual. Patients receiving both chemotherapy and radiation therapy for head and neck, or lung cancer are now able to …

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Island hospitals over max capacity as nurses struggle to keep up, …

WebMany Vancouver Island hospitals are over capacity as the pandemic continues and B.C. nurses are struggling to keep up. The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) says hospitals …

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