Tag: Island Health

Island Health offers back-to-school health tips as first bell draws near

Health Wylie Henderson -
“A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings,” said Island Health.

Island Health urges residents to take precautions during heat wave

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health is reminding Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents to take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness as hot temperatures continue across the region.

Island Health encouraging festival-goers to keep safety at top of mind

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health is reminding festival-goers to take precautions and keep safety top of mind as summer festival season gets...

Island Health educates on drowning prevention this summer 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Drowning can occur in seconds, and Island Health says with proper training and education everyone can know the signs and potentially save a life. 

On-demand STI testing opens at Cowichan District Hospital 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has launched at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH). 

Cowichan Valley Hospital Foundation hits $10 million milestone

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

Island Health reflects on 10 years of B.C. drug emergency

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health has issued a statement marking the 10th anniversary of British Columbia declaring a public health emergency due to deaths and injuries caused by unregulated drugs.

Island Health board to host public forum in Duncan

Health Scott Penfold -
Residents in the Cowichan Valley will have a chance to speak directly with Island Health leadership at a public forum next month.

Island Health welcoming applications for 2026 youth harm reduction award

Health Wylie Henderson -
The health authority said the award recognizes youth who are taking action to reduce harms from substances such as alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs through school projects, education or peer support.

New signage installed at future Quw’utsun Valley Hospital in North Cowichan

Health Scott Penfold -
The Cowichan District Hospital replacement project has reached another visible milestone.

Island Health extends drug poisoning and overdose alert for Cowichan

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health has extended a drug-poisoning and overdose advisory for the Cowichan area. The advisory was originally issued in November,...

Cowichan District Hospital Foundation reflects on 2025 and looks forward to a prosperous 2026 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
CEO Naomi Low and marketing director Deborah Rogers offer insight into 2025 and what the CDHF plans for 2026.

Island Health extends drug poisoning and overdose advisory for Cowichan region

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health has extended a drug-poisoning and overdose advisory previously issued in November for the Cowichan region. The health authority...

Island Health issues drug poisoning and overdose advisory for Cowichan area

Health Wylie Henderson -
Island Health has issued a drug poisoning and overdose advisory for the Cowichan region. The health authority said overdoses have...

Municipality of North Cowichan pushes to rezone CDH into recovery centre

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
Mayor Rob Douglas is hopeful the province and Island Health will see the benefits of rezoning CDH for a treatment facility.

Evening crash causes damage to Cowichan District Hospital 

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