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VCH Sees Cases of Influenza Ahead of Flu Season

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Vancouver Coastal Health is already seeing cases of influenza but notes that we're not fully in flu season just...

Raising awareness on contaminated drugs

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A local Harm Reduction Worker out of Gibsons says there's a good amount of fear within the community due...

Flu season coming to an end

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It’s the tail end of flu season, but health officers are still advising people to protect their immune system. Medical...

Island Health reviewing CT scans done at Campbell River Hospital

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Island Health is launching a review of some diagnostic scans done in Campbell River. The health authority says questions have...

Flu season still in full swing

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The North Island Medical Health Officer says January was a very busy month when it came to cases of...

HPV vaccine to be made available for boys in BC

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The province has announced it will extend the free HPV immunizations to Grade 6 boys. The Provincial Medical Health Officer...

New hospital project enters final phase of construction

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The head of the North Island Hospitals Project says the crews are getting excited to show off their work...

New hospitals set to open in 2017

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2017 is going to be a special year for the North Island Hospitals Project. Both the new Comox Valley...

New initiative helping local communities attract tech sector

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The Island Coastal Economic Trust is offering support to help communities attract business from the tech sector. Spokesperson Line...

Province gives OK for more overdose prevention sites

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The Federal Government has introduced a Bill to make it easier for communities to establish supervised consumption sites. It would...

Take Home Naloxone kits available in Powell River

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BC's Take Home Naloxone program is being expanded to Powell River. Medical Health Officer Doctor Mark Lysyshyn says the kits have...

Health issues studied in Powell River

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A Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health says they've identified some key health issues and strengths for people...

New program to support mental health awareness

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The Canadian Mental Health Association is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues. Executive Director of the...

Protect yourself from whooping cough

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

Work being done to minimize number of overdose deaths

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The Medical Health Officer for North Vancouver Island says work is being done to address the increase in overdose...

Overdose deaths on the rise

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Medical Health officers are beginning work following the declaration of a public health emergency in British Columbia. The provincial medical...

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