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COVID-19 outbreak at Tofino General Hospital
Island Health has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Tofino General Hospital after evidence of transmission on the inpatient unit.
This Thanksgiving, let’s thank health-care workers
Island Health launches website encouraging people to leave messages of appreciation.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak over at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre long-term care home
Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre long-term care home in Victoria.
Island Health Magazine Fall 2021
Read articles on building resilience in children; how loneliness impacts health; tips and recipes for healthy to-go lunches; information about IBD and a feature about patient partners.
World Rabies Day 2021: Facts, not fear
September 28 marks the 15th World Rabies Day, a global day of action and awareness dedicated to rabies prevention. This year’s theme focuses on facts about rabies – so in that spirit, Island Health offers FAQs below to shed light on some commonly asked questions.
New COVID-19 testing & collection site in South Island
Island Health has opened a new COVID-19 testing and collection site at the Victoria Conference Centre. People with cold, flu or COVID-19-like symptoms can now book an appointment to get a test at the Victoria Conference Centre (720 Douglas Street).
Primary care memory clinics to benefit Island Health seniors
Two new primary care memory clinics, located in Victoria and Nanaimo, will provide support to adults concerned about cognitive changes, such as memory loss. These clinics feature an interdisciplinary team of family physicians, nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, with back up support from specialists if necessary.
beplay全站App岛健康员工帮助secure funding windfall for clean water project in Zambia
Imagine asking for something of great importance, hoping for the best, and then discovering that you will receive nearly 115 times more than you originally requested. That is exactly what happened to Island Health employee Brianna Swan when she submitted a grant proposal for a clean water project in southern Africa.
Outbreak declared at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre Long-Term Care
beplay全站App岛健康的疫情应对已经确定two cases of COVID-19 at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre Long-Term Care, declaring an outbreak.