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Island Health's PLANT Medicines project wins provincial recognition for Indigenous health research
Island Health's Pharmacy Learning About Indigenous Traditional (PLANT) Medicines project has been honoured with the Health Employer’s Association of BC (HEABC) Award of Merit in Leading Practices: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Tricks to enjoy Halloween treats
As many children prepare for trick-or-treating, Island Health’s Dental Program is reminding families of a few simple tricks that can help keep fang-tastic smiles healthy this Halloween.
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Cowichan District Hospital emergency department entrance will be temporarily relocated to main entrance
The entrance to the emergency department at the Cowichan District Hospital will be temporarily closed on October 30 and November 3 to allow for necessary repairs to occur.
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BC’s most fragile babies to get a lifeline from North Island parents
Lactating parents in the North Island are about to have a new way to help support the most fragile babies in need around B.C., by donating expressed breast milk.
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