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Former Island Health nurse’s license suspended after breach of …

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 …

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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 …

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

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 …

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Panelists address concern over changes to health act

WebIn an article published by the province, the act says health professional boards have been formed with a split between health professionals and public members to …

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Long-awaited Port Hardy community health centre opens Tuesday

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Comox Valley woman creates worlds first eco-friendly glow stick

WebSunday, Jan. 5th, 2020. Paige with the baby pile of Light Wand kits (Photo taken from the Nyoka Light Wand Facebook Page) Long-time Comox Valley resident Paige Whitehead …

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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 …

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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, …

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Syphilis cases on the rise on Island & Coast

WebThe BC Centre for Disease Control released a report showing that between January and September 2023, 1,501 syphilis cases were reported in the province. That …

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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. …

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Proposed bill aims to bring stability to natural health products

WebBy Hussam Elghussein. Thursday, Mar. 28th, 2024. (Photo supplied by Vista Radio Staff) A Conservative MP is hoping a proposed bill can bring back stability to the …

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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 …

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Replacement superintendent takes over for SD71

WebComox Valley Schools has a new superintendent. Tom Demeo is no longer the superintendent. The district says that Demeo “has concluded his duties as …

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Island Health providing virtual access to health records, COVID-19 …

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 …

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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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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 …

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