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Land for new Cowichan hospital transferred to Island Health

WEBAfter years of negotiation and preparation, the Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District transferred 9.22 hectares of land on Bell McKinnon Road to Island …

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B.C.’s doctor-patient ‘attachment’ system connects 600 doctors …

WEBHealth Minister Adrian Dix looks on during a press conference in Victoria, on Nov. 9, 2023. Dix was in Vancouver of Feb. 9, 2023 to provide an update on B.C. …

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Family nurse practitioner part of Cowichan Lake's primary care team

WEBValerie Jefferd is the first nurse practitioner at the Lake and works out of the Brookside Medical Clinic. There’s a nurse practitioner in town, the first one ever for Lake …

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Confused about COVID-19 booster shots

WEBThe province announced that COVID-19 booster shots will be available to every British Columbian ages 12 and up by the end of May 2022. The announcement …

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Health care team expected to start soon at Lake Cowichan

WEBThe team will be located at the Kaatza Health Centre, 58 Cowichan Ave. West and will begin delivering services early in the new year. A nurse practitioner has …

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New masking rules for B.C. to be revealed today

WEBBritish Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says an announcement is coming Thursday on new rules for the province’s health-care facilities, include masking. …

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Health and wellness survey to be conducted for Cowichan Valley

WEBIsland Health and Our Cowichan Communities Health Network are launching a health and wellness survey for residents of the Cowichan Valley aimed at gathering …

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11 COVID-19 cases at B.C. hospital unit declared an outbreak

WEBOct 4, 2023 11:00 AM Oct 4, 2023 11:01 AM. So far, patients are “experiencing mild illness” amid a COVID-19 outbreak declared at one unit of Victoria General Hospital, according …

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New Island long-term care homes to ensure residents feel …

WEBNew Island long-term care homes to ensure residents feel connected, active. Island Health says they will feature easy-to-reach gathering places, gardens, childcare …

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Heart Month: tips to prevent a heart attack

WEBHeart Month is a time to shine a spotlight on heart health and make it a priority. Nine in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

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Kate Segall: From focusing on healthy bodies, to building on a …

WEBEditor’s note: This story appeared in the September edition of the South Cowichan Connector. Look for our October edition starting Sept. 5. Kate Segall’s path to …

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New society looks to deal with family doctor shortage in Cowichan

WEBAbout 21,000 people in the Cowichan region don’t have a family doctor, compared to 17,000 in 2016, Dr. Mark Sanders told Duncan’ city council at a recent …

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Petition on future uses of old Cowichan hospital reaches 2,000

WEBThe petition begun by community activist Peter Rusland urging the province and Island Health to keep the current Cowichan District Hospital in public hands and …

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For Chemainus woman it wasn’t aging, it was heart valve disease

WEBFebruary 22 is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Kathy Howes of Chemainus stands with her husband Rob. Howes was diagnosed with heart valve disease during a pre-op examination for a knee replacement.

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Doctor shortage delaying care at Nanaimo hospital

WEBNanaimo Regional General Hospital’s emergency department. A shortage of hospital general practitioners has been causing health-care delays for patients this month.

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Vancouver Island doctor’s organization improving healthcare in …

WEBThe face of healthcare delivery in northern Ghana has changed thanks to the efforts of a Qualicum Beach doctor and the non-profit organization she founded 14 years …

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North Cowichan wants new location for overdose prevention site

WEBNorth Cowichan is looking to have the controversial overdose prevention site on York Road moved. Council decided at a recent meeting to have Mayor Rob Douglas …

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Workaround found for religious ban on assistance in dying at B.C

WEBThe emergency department entrance to St. Paul’s hospital in downtown Vancouver, B.C. Thursday, March 19, 2020. The British Columbia government has …

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Woman dies after 14-hour wait at B.C. hospital; family wants answers

WEBThe family of a woman with a chronic health condition is demanding answers about why she died after waiting 14 hours for medical treatment at Abbotsford …

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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in 2 weeks

WEBB.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in 2 weeks. COVID-19 levels detected in wastewater are up at every monitored treatment plant in the province. The …

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Carl Weber column: Chiropractic works

WEBThey’re filling chiropractic offices. Chiropractic works! Every day, everywhere. I can’t wait to start adjusting tomorrow! Aloha and peace. Dr. Carl Weber, B.P.E. (Hon), …

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

WEBOutbreak began Dec. 12, says Island Health

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