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X-ray services resume at Port Alice Health Centre

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X-ray services are available again at Port Alice Health Centre with a portable unit. Island Health says they had hoped...

UPDATE: 137 COVID cases linked to UVic cluster, 15 Omicron variant

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There are now 124 cases associated with the cluster at the university. The health authority says the cases are associated with people who attended an off-campus event.

Mediators named for Island Health’s electronics records system

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VICTORIA, B.C.- Two mediators have been appointed to address the issues surrounding Island Health's IHealth system. Jane Morley and Jean...

Flu spreading along the coast

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PORT HARDY, B.C.- Flu season is here, according to Island Health. Dr. Paul Hasselback said they first noticed an outbreak...

Opioid Training for Construction Workers

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Members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association are being offered opioid awareness training. The Association has teamed up with...

First Results Released From Island Health Radiology Review

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Partial results from an Island Health radiology review that includes Campbell River are in. Back in April, the agency announced...

HPV Vaccine Now Available for Grade 6 Boys

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The HPV vaccine will be given to Grade 6 boys across the province for the first time this school...

BoosterBuddy helping people cope with mental health issues

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BoosterBuddy, a mobile app for youth dealing with mental health challenges, has been updated to improve the game experience. ...

Island Health warns of employment ad scam

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Island Health is warning residents about a scam making the rounds. The scam is offering non-existent positions with the organization...

Island Health reviewing CT scans done at Campbell River Hospital

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Island Health is launching a review of some diagnostic scans done in Campbell River. The health authority says questions have...

Island Health launches new grant program

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New Community Wellness Grants have been distributed by Island Health to community groups across the region. Manager of Partnerships...

Reducing the wait time for MRI scans

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The Director of Medical Imaging with Island Health says the addition of another MRI in Nanaimo, and the opening...

Island Health says opioid overdose deaths continue to be a problem

News Justin Goulet -
Staff at Island Health is looking at ways to reduce the number of overdose deaths across the province. Medical...

Island Health looking to ban smoking in public areas

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Island Health is working to ban smoking in public places on the North Island. Letters were written to Port...

New app helps teens cope with mental health issues

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A new app has been developed to help teens and young adults deal with mental health issues. The Booster...

Doctors continue to warn of the flu

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Medical Health Officers are urging people to be protect themselves from the flu, following outbreaks in some areas of...
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