Tag: Cowichan District Hospital

Cowichan Valley Hospital Foundation hits $10 million milestone

Community Justin Baumgardner - April 27, 2026

After 15 months, the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation has raised $10 million for lifesaving equipment at the new Quw’utsun Valley Hospital.

CDH becomes Quw’utsun Valley Hospital

Health Justin Baumgardner - November 12, 2025

The Cowichan District Hospital will carry a dual name to celebrate the heritage of the Quw'utsun People.

Municipality of North Cowichan pushes to rezone CDH into recovery centre

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner - October 31, 2025

Mayor Rob Douglas is hopeful the province and Island Health will see the benefits of rezoning CDH for a treatment facility.

Temporary closures planned for Cowichan District Hospital emergency department entrance Oct. 30 and Nov. 3

Health Wylie Henderson - October 29, 2025

A statement from Island Health said the entrance will be temporarily closed on Oct. 30 and Nov. 3 to allow the repairs to occur.

Cowichan Hospital vehicle crash under investigation

RCMP Justin Baumgardner - October 27, 2025

Police say a 42-year-old woman was apprehended under the Mental Health Act after crashing through the emergency entrance at Cowichan District Hospital.

Evening crash causes damage to Cowichan District Hospital

Community Justin Baumgardner - October 26, 2025

Island Health says there is no foundational, or structural damage after a black SUV crashed through the main ER doors last night.

Herd Road re-opens to public traffic after months of construction

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner - September 13, 2025

Herd Road is going to be ready to open to traffic starting on Sept. 16.

Peninsula Co-op donates $100,000 to CDHF for new medical equipment

Community Justin Baumgardner - June 23, 2025

The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation (CDHF) has received a generous donation from Peninsula Co-op One hundred thousand dollars was...

Cowichan District Hospital Foundation hits record-breaking donation

News Justin Baumgardner - March 21, 2025

The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation has raised close to $700,000 thanks to fundraising that was matched during a gala...

Local Area Plan In the Drafting Phase

News Kyle Christensen - May 3, 2018

The grand opening of the new Cowichan District Hospital is still years away, but Municipality of North Cowichan staff...

Some Island Health Facilities Offering Basic WiFi

News Kyle Christensen - April 27, 2018

The absence of WiFi in some Island Health facilities leaves long-term patients with feelings of isolation. That's been the experience...

Cowichan Hospice House Expected To Ease Bed Shortage

News Kyle Christensen - April 5, 2018

Bed-space is at a premium in hospitals all over Vancouver Island and B.C. and it's a problem that's being...

Hospital Replacement Project Progressing

News Kyle Christensen - December 27, 2017

Three major projects have left the starting line in the Cowichan Valley, including the replacement of the Cowichan District...

Hospital Replacement Tops C.V.R.D. Wish List

News Kyle Christensen - December 17, 2017

There are a number of big-ticket items that the Cowichan Valley Regional District board is focusing on in 2018. The...

Caregiver Benefit Lends a Much Needed Helping Hand

News Kyle Christensen - November 18, 2017

Caregivers have been given the gift of time. Changes to the Employment Insurance program take effect on December 3 and will...

A New Weapon in the Fight Against Serious and Long-term Illnesses

News Kyle Christensen - November 17, 2017

The Cowichan Hospital Auxiliary has provided local healthcare facilities with a new weapon in the fight against long-term and life-threatening illness. The auxiliary has...

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