Tag: Charmaine Enns

New overdose prevention site in Campbell River

Overdose prevention services has been expanded on the North Island. A new services site has been set up...

Many lessons learned in year since BC’s public health emergency declaration

The North Island Medical Health Officer says a lot of lessons have been learned in the year since a...

Conquering the problem that is opioid overdoses

Island Health is looking to raise awareness of the severity of overdose deaths in the Comox Valley. Medical Health Officer...

Doctors continue to warn of the flu

Medical Health Officers are urging people to be protect themselves from the flu, following outbreaks in some areas of...

Illicit drug deaths still a problem on North Island

The North Island Medical Health Officer says illicit drug deaths continues to be a challenge on the North Island....

Avoiding the back-to-school cold

The return of kids to classrooms also means the return of the annual back-to-school cold. Medical Health Officer Doctor Charmaine...

Protect yourself from whooping cough

Members of the public are being advised to ensure your whooping cough vaccines are up to date. Medical Health Officer...
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