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(2 days ago) WEBVancouver Island communities are set to benefit from nearly $1 million in resilience and safety grants, aimed at empowering youth, supporting healthy workforces …

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Island Health facilities hit with flu, norovirus outbreaks - Victoria

(Just Now) WEBIsland Health’s active outbreak list online includes the facility affected, related ward and status of outbreaks. The number of outbreaks has decreased from earlier in …

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/four-island-health-facilities-grapple-with-flu-norovirus-like-outbreaks-8674927

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Island Health making progress on vaccinating all adults …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Vancouver Island municipalities are two of the latest included in the Island Health Authority's approach to vaccinate everyone at once in small, remote communities. Between Dec. 22 and March

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/island-health-covid-vaccine-adults-communities-1.5974611

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COVID-19 on Vancouver Island: 1 new death, 334 new - Victoria …

(6 days ago) WEBShare. B.C. health officials have confirmed one new COVID-19 death in the Vancouver Island region Friday. Across the province, nine COVID-19-related deaths …

https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/island-health-confirms-1-new-covid-19-death-in-final-update-of-the-week-1.5749382

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Looking at what is ahead for Island Health Island Health

(9 days ago) WEBWe appreciate the provincial government’s expansion of training programs at North Island and Camosun Colleges, and University of Victoria and Vancouver Island University. Primary care is a health-care …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/looking-what-ahead-island-health

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Island Health announces expansion of Salt Spring …

(9 days ago) WEBVictoria -. The only hospital on Salt Spring Island is expanding its emergency department, doubling the number of acute and primary care patients that can be treated at one time. Island Health

https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/island-health-announces-expansion-of-salt-spring-island-hospital-1.5482464

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Vancouver Island health authority ramps up fall COVID-19 booster

(7 days ago) WEBPublished Sept. 20, 2022 3:05 p.m. PDT. Island Health has launched a fall immunization campaign for the latest COVID-19 booster dose. People age 18 and over will get the …

https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-island-health-authority-ramps-up-fall-covid-19-booster-program-1.6076473

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(Just Now) WEBSince the pandemic began, B.C. has issued only statistics for its five health regions: Vancouver Coastal, Fraser, Vancouver Island, Interior and Northern. May 23, …

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Island Health seeks to increase chemotherapy capacity at Nanaimo

(4 days ago) WEBAt an April 16 press conference, Adrian Dix, B.C. health minister, said construction on the $289-million, three-storey facility at NRGH is projected to take three …

https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/island-health-seeks-to-increase-chemotherapy-capacity-at-nanaimo-hospital-7354098

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Hospital lab closures common across Vancouver Island: Island Health

(5 days ago) WEB“A shortage of trained lab staff (Medical LaboratoryTechnologs [MLT] and Medical Lab Assistants [MLA]) is not unique to the NIH-CR, a specific region with Island …

https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/hospital-lab-closures-common-across-vancouver-island-island-health-7352225

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Island Health - YouTube

(Just Now) WEBIsland Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Straight, an

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Cockroaches Found at British Columbia Island Hospital but

(6 days ago) WEBThe Vancouver Island Health Authority has confirmed the presence of cockroaches at a Canadian hospital — which reports say were climbing on patient …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/canadian-health-authority-admits-b-170905417.html

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Island Health - Wikipedia

(3 days ago) WEBIsland Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of …

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Island Health paid $21.5 million in nurse overtime in 2022/23

(4 days ago) WEBIsland Health paid $21.5 million in nurse overtime in 2022/23. In a joint investigation with Six Mountains, CHEK News has learned that four nurses on …

https://www.cheknews.ca/system-reliant-on-it-island-health-paid-21-5-million-in-nurse-overtime-in-2022-23-1193981/

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Leaked survey shows issues with senior leadership at Island Health

(8 days ago) WEBPosted: Jan. 17, 2023 7:15PM. CHEK. A new Island Health employee engagement survey, leaked to CHEK News, paints a picture of a serious disconnect between Island Health …

https://www.cheknews.ca/leaked-employee-survey-shows-issues-with-senior-leadership-at-island-health-1134556/

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Cockroaches confirmed at B.C. hospital, officials say they 'do not …

(Just Now) WEBThe Vancouver Island Health Authority is downplaying what staff describe as a cockroach infestation in a medical unit of Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Sources tell …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/health-authority-confirms-cockroaches-at-b-c-hospital-insists-they-do-not-bite-1.6866559

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West Shore RCMP seeing ‘positive outcomes’ with mental health unit

(8 days ago) WEBThe team comprises three RCMP officers who pair up with two mental health nurses provided by Island Health. They will ride together in an unmarked police …

https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/news/west-shore-rcmp-seeing-positive-outcomes-with-mental-health-unit-7351284

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B.C. United says Island Health actively supporting hospital drug use

(Just Now) WEB00:04:55. B.C. United is renewing its calls to end decriminalization after the release of what it calls an Island Health memo “actively” directing drug use in hospitals. …

https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/news/bc-united-says-island-health-actively-supporting-hospital-drug-use-7349526

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Island Health - Facebook

(1 days ago) WEBIsland Health. 23,569 likes · 288 talking about this. Providing health care to people on Vancouver Island & surrounding areas. Account not monitored 24/7.

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

(7 days ago) WEBThree new Vancouver Island long-term care homes will emphasize liveability in their design. “People on the Island and around B.C. deserve good quality health-care …

https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/news/new-island-long-term-care-homes-to-ensure-residents-feel-connected-active-7353378

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Orca calf swims out of lagoon after being trapped for a month

(2 days ago) WEBThe Ehattesaht First Nation says a killer whale calf that had been trapped in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon for more than a month is now free after she swam …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/killer-whale-orca-calf-lagoon-vancouver-island-bc-free-1.7186129

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Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island

(4 days ago) WEBSEATTLE — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Canada's Vancouver Island on Thursday night, according to preliminary information …

https://www.king5.com/article/weather/earthquakes/earthquake-recorded-off-coast-vancouver-island-canada/281-cfe0dcc6-b1e1-427e-9c17-36956157afb9

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DFO warns boaters against disturbing orphan B.C. orca calf CBC …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Fisheries Department says it's monitoring and patrolling ocean waters off northwest Vancouver Island to ensure boat traffic doesn't interfere with an orphan killer …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dfo-boaters-disturbing-orca-calf-warning-1.7194216

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Earthquake recorded west of Vancouver Island CTV News

(Just Now) WEBA 4.8-magnitude earthquake was reported west of Vancouver Island Thursday evening. Earthquakes Canada reported the seismic event just after 8 p.m., …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/magnitude-4-8-earthquake-recorded-west-of-vancouver-island-1.6872252

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Sidney senior asks Air Canada for ice pack, gets $450 bill from …

(9 days ago) WEBAn 84-year-old Air Canada passenger was shocked when she got a $450 bill from Alberta Health Services (AHS) after asking an attendant at the check-in desk for an …

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/84-year-old-vancouver-island-woman-asks-air-canada-for-ice-pack-ahs-hands-her-a-bill-for-450-1.6871714

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Man and dog rescued after fishing boat sinks near Vancouver …

(8 days ago) WEBVancouver Island Victoria the only city to pass B.C. home-building target so far Under the province’s new housing targets, Victoria was tasked with creating 659 new …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/man-and-dog-rescued-after-fishing-boat-sinks-near-vancouver-island-1.6875266

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Workforce shortfalls top-of-mind at B.C. Economic Summit

(8 days ago) WEBWhen economic development officers from around B.C. gather for the BC Economic Summit May 6 to 9 in Penticton, labour supply and health care will be among …

https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/news/workforce-shortfalls-top-of-mind-at-bc-economic-summit-7354353

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PeaceHealth medical centers nationally recognized with “As” for …

(3 days ago) WEBAbout PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a non-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. …

https://www.peacehealth.org/news/2024-05-01/peacehealth-medical-centers-nationally-recognized-spring-2024-leapfrog-hospital

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Brains Bioceutical Announces the Addition of Industry

(6 days ago) WEBVANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks a pivotal development for Brains Bioceutical Corp Brains Bio’s Animal …

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/06/2875638/0/en/Brains-Bioceutical-Announces-the-Addition-of-Industry-Veteran-John-Boshart-to-its-Animal-Health-Division.html

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Grades are in for NJ hospitals. Here are patient safety scores

(Just Now) WEBNews Bergen Passaic Sports HS Sports Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. Rhode Island: 44.4% CarePoint Health-Bayonne Medical Center, …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2024/05/01/grades-nj-hospitals-patient-safety-scores-leapfrog/73469189007/

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Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital after transferring to Rikers …

(7 days ago) WEBHarvey Weinstein was hospitalized Saturday for a battery of tests after returning to Rikers Island jail ahead of a court appearance next week. The 72-year-old …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/harvey-weinstein-back-rikers-island-jail-will-appear-court-overturned-rcna149652

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Founders Sheefa Pharmacy - East Orange - Paterson NJ

(7 days ago) WEBAshraf Latif. Ashraf Latif is the owner and CEO of Sheefa Pharmacy in East Orange, a very successful business. He was given the “Jewel of the City” award a few years ago for his …

https://sheefa.com/founders

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New York law will make assault on retail workers a felony

(2 days ago) WEBSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Legislation that gives extra protection to retail workers in New York State is now law, state Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North …

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/2024/jessica-scarcella-spanton/new-york-law-will-make-assault-retail-workers

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Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver, Canada And …

(2 days ago) WEBRent Prices in Newark, NJ are 5.7% lower than in Vancouver: Restaurant Prices in Newark, NJ are 1.3% lower than in Vancouver: Groceries Prices in Newark, NJ are …

https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Canada&city1=Vancouver&country2=United+States&city2=Newark%2C+NJ

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Local 522 Health and Pension Fund Directory - Teamsters Health …

(4 days ago) WEBLocal 522 Health and Pension Fund Directory. Main Office. 2137 Utica Avenue. Brooklyn, NY 11234. Phone (718) 859-1624. Claims Department Extensions 100, 107. COBRA …

https://www.teamstershealthcare.net/directorypage.html

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