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New after hours urgent care clinic open for all in Comox …

WebThe Comox Valley After Hours Urgent Care Clinic is open from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and on weekends from 9:00am to 2:00pm for urgent medical care. Operating out of Washington Park Medical Clinic (757 Ryan Road, above Superstore), local family doctors provide care for urgent, non-emergency health concerns. - Advertisement -.

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BCNU expresses ‘significant concerns’ about mandatory …

WebThe union said that while it strongly encourages nurses, other health care workers, and all members of the public to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases as a preventive personal and public health measure in accordance with scientific evidence, “we cannot support any order which will serve to remove even a …

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Former Island Health nurse’s license suspended after …

WebFriday, Jan. 5th, 2018. VICTORIA, B.C- A former nurse with Island Health has had her license suspended for 30 days, after a privacy breach. According to a statement posted on the website of B.C’s college for registered nurses, a Consent Agreement has been approved between the organization and Jennifer Goodman, the former Island Health employee.

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New COVID immunization clinics open in Comox Valley

WebIsland Health has opened two new COVID-19 immunization clinics in the Comox Valley. The clinic that opened at the Florence Filberg Centre on July 1st will continue, while a second clinic is now open at the regional BC Assessment Authority office at 2488 Idiens Way in Courtenay. Because of the challenges presented by the heat and …

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Island Health providing virtual access to health records, …

WebCurrently, access to MyHealth is available to adults aged 19 and older, with access for minors and proxies in development. A designated family member or individual can be authorized to view the health record of a child, elderly person, or other individuals to assist with their care.

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$800K in Wellness Grants up for grabs from Island Health

WebTo help improve the health and well-being of residents within its jurisdiction, Island Health is giving away up to $800,000 as part of its grants program. Th

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Courtenay News, Events & Radio

WebComox Valley Hussam Elghussein - Wednesday, May. 8th, 2024. Starting later this month, the Comox Valley Regional District will completely rebuild Dyke Road Park. The work is part of the Dyke Road Park revitalization project, aiming to not only improve the park’s amenities and features, but also to bring shoreline restoration.

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Long-awaited Port Hardy community health centre opens …

WebTwo other doctors are part of the centre, Dr. Howie Lee and Dr. Sue Booth. The centre is run by a non-profit society and is volunteer-led, it will provide regular health care as well as extended medical and holistic treatments.

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Complaints about Comox Valley hospital released by …

WebCOURTENAY, B.C- Island Health has released every formal complaint about the Comox Valley hospital since it’s opening day. The health agency made the move in response to a Freedom of Information request from the Comox Valley Record.. The paper had been looking for copies of all complaint letters received by Island Health in their …

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Province unveils ‘Pathway to Hope’ mental health plan

WebVICTORIA, B.C. - The province is laying out its 10-year vision to help people struggling with mental health and addiction. A Pathway to Hope is “a roadmap

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Upcoming Council meeting talks on Overdose and mental health

WebUpcoming Council meeting talks on Overdose and mental health. By Hussam Elghussein. Sunday, Mar. 5th, 2023. Photo of Courtenay City Hall. (Taken by Troy Landreville, MyComoxValleyNow.com Staff.) Potential sites for Overdose Prevention Services and access to mental health services in the Comox Valley will be a part of the …

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Report on substance use strategy makes way to Comox council …

WebAn update on the ongoing Comox Valley Substance Use strategy is on the agenda for this week’s Comox council meeting. The meeting will see Kari Hackett, Coordinator for the Comox Valley Substance Use Strategy, and Betty Tate of the Comox Valley Community Health Network present a report to council on the Strategy’s second …

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Island Health announces new Port Alice Health Centre service model

WebPORT ALICE, BC - The story continues with the Village of Port Alice’s health centre. In an announcement, Island Health said there will be a new service del

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Peer assisted care team coming to Comox Valley, province

WebImplementation of the teams has been a priority for Courtenay council, according to acting mayor and CVRD director Wendy Morin. “Our council has been advocating for support at the provincial level for members of our community who are experiencing distress and needing help, and we are thrilled this incredible program is …

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Cumberland laundry joining Island Health

WebCUMBERLAND, B.C- A Comox Valley laundry is going under the Island Health umbrella. In a press release issued on Wednesday, Island Health announced that the Cumberland Regional Hospital Laundry Society has a “new relationship” with the health authourity, moving from a society to an internal operation of Island Health.

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Week-long COVID-19 exposure reported at Highland Secondary

WebA school in the Comox Valley is reporting a COVID-19 exposure that lasted over 10 days. Island Health added Comox’s Highland Secondary School to its exposure list today.. The health authority is calling the case or cases a cluster, as exposures were reported between May 3rd and May 7th, as well as May 10th to May 17th.. Island Health …

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New Tsow Tun Le Lum Healing House opens on Vancouver Island

WebThe Tsow Tun Le Lum Healing House has opened the doors to its new Cowichan facility. The decades-old organization deals with substance use and trauma treatment for Indigenous, Metis, and Inuit people from across BC and Yukon.

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Free tax clinics open in the Comox Valley

WebThrough the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), the Comox Valley Lions Club is hosting free tax preparation clinics. With help from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), volunteers prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals. CRA Local CVITP Coordinator Elisabeth Martin says the program relies on the …

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Comox Valley Drumming And Movement Classes For Adults

WebDate & Time: Classes start from 7-8 pm every Tuesday from January 7, and run for 10 weeks until March 3rd. Location: Courtenay Elementary library. Cost: Free (donations accepted) Who: Open to adults of all musical abilities. This year’s classes will feature a 10-week curriculum. 1.

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