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Island Health memo instructs nurses not to stop illicit drug use in hospitals

Island Health memo instructs nurses not to stop illicit drug use in hospitals

The memo dated March 12, which was raised in the legislature on Tuesday, provides a guide for staff interactions with people who use illicit drugs
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No plans for overdose-prevention sites at all B.C. hospitals, Dix says

No plans for overdose-prevention sites at all B.C. hospitals, Dix says

Health authorities have differing approaches on how to deal with drug use in hospitals, but task force will standardize rules, minister says.
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Trudeau visits UVic to tout funding for science, supports for students

Trudeau visits UVic to tout funding for science, supports for students

The prime minister toured the University of Victoria’s CanAssist wing of the CARSA building to hear from science and engineering students and faculty about their research.
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Cyclist sent to hospital after being hit on Cloverdale Avenue

Cyclist sent to hospital after being hit on Cloverdale Avenue

The cause of the collision is being investigated but police believe the driver may have suffered a medical emergency
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Construction on Nanaimo cancer centre expected to begin next year

Construction on Nanaimo cancer centre expected to begin next year

The three-storey centre to be built next to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s ambulatory care building is expected to be completed in 2028
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Calls increase for cardiac catheterization lab at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Calls increase for cardiac catheterization lab at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Health Minister Adrian Dix noted on Friday that there are only five catheterization labs in the province, with a sixth being built now for Surrey Memorial Hospital
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Family calls for changes after Victoria man dies hours after being discharged from Royal Jubilee

Family calls for changes after Victoria man dies hours after being discharged from Royal Jubilee

James Zimmer’s family was at the legislature to support proposed changes to improve communication with families of patients in a mental-health crisis
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BC United leader says solution to illicit drugs in hospitals is 'just say no'

BC United leader says solution to illicit drugs in hospitals is 'just say no'

Kevin Falcon says he would ban open drug use in hospitals
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New streamlined registry aims to speed up attaching patients to family doctors

New streamlined registry aims to speed up attaching patients to family doctors

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the goal is to reach out to everyone on the Health Connect registry at least every three months
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VicPD investigate fatal late-night stabbing on Douglas Street

VicPD investigate fatal late-night stabbing on Douglas Street

Police say the stabbing occurred just before midnight Tuesday in the 2900-block of Douglas Street.
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