Tag: Healthcare

Healthcare leaders call for urgent action for tertiary services north of the Malahat

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Healthcare professionals are calling for more tertiary services in Central and Northern Vancouver Island to aid a growing, and aging, population.

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in...

Doctors group says clean energy should not go to LNG producers

Community Mike Patterson -
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment says British Columbians do not want tax dollars or subsidized electricity...

Fair Care Alliance demands action on political healthcare promises 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Healthcare is waiting to get a boost in all areas north of the Malahat, and two organizations say it’s...

Discussion event on healthcare set for Parksville in April

Community Hussam Elghussein -
You can share what matters most to you in healthcare to the Island Health Board next month. On social media,...

Ministry of health announces more recovery centres for women on Vancouver Island 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Expanded care for help support women with substance abuse is on the way and the province says the benefits...

Time to push the province to prioritize healthcare for all, new Nanaimo Hospital chair 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has a new chair, and she says it’s time to put healthcare first not just...

Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation hits record breaking milestone 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Another record has been broken for healthcare north of the Malahat, and the Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) says...

BC reintroduces mask requirements in health care facilities amid respiratory illness season

Community My Comox Valley Now -
Medical masks will once again be required in B.C. including Northern Health for both staff and patients in most...

Drinking less alcohol can drastically improve health, Island Health 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Island Health is raising concerns about men’s health this Movember and says they’re increasing awareness around alcohol consumption.  According to...

Record-breaking fundraiser helps improve healthcare north of the Malahat 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
The Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) is ahead of schedule to raise money for a critical care unit in...

BCEHS recognized with national award for leading high-quality care across BC 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
BC Emergency Health Services says they're just one of two organizations that has been recognized nationally to re-shape out...

Island Health offers tips for safety when attending summer events

Community Hussam Elghussein -
With summer in full swing, Island Health has some tips for you to have fun and stay safe when...

Cancer care improves north of the Malahat thanks to donations

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Donors from across Vancouver Island came together and have raised over $180,000 for cancer diagnostic and treatment equipment at...

Nurse disciplined for assuming authority she didn’t have, medication mishaps

Community Grant Warkentin -
A Campbell River nurse who overstepped her boundaries at a long-term care home has agreed to voluntary discipline. LPN Keely...

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Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
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