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2010 News Releases

December

 

Norovirus on Vancouver Island (12/29/2010)

Outbreak Declared Over at VGH Maternity Unit (12/23/2010)

I-Track 2009 Provides Glimpse of Changing Drug Use Patterns in Victoria (12/16/2010)

Saanich Peninsula Hospital to Receive $9.5 Million Upgrade (12/9/2010)

100 Day Countdown to Patient Care at Royal Jubilee (12/3/2010)

November

 

Province Announces New VIHA Board Chair (11/26/2010)

Injury Prevention Tips for Snowy Weather (11/19/2010)

Lady Minto Hospital Heliport Upgrades (11/10/2010)

CT Scan Hours Increase at West Coast General Hospital (11/10/2010)

Request for Proposals Issued for Solar Energy Systems at Three Hospitals (11/10/2010)

Conquering Pain at the NRGH Pain Clinic (11/9/2010)

Request for Proposals Issued for NRGH Emergency Department Interior Design Services (11/8/2010)

Walter Cavalieri at Harm Reduction Symposium (11/5/2010)

Diabetes and You (11/3/2010)

October

 

RFPs Issued for North Island Hospitals Business Case Consultants (10/29/2010)

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween (10/29/2010)

State-of-the-Art X-Ray Equipment Coming to Cowichan District Hospital (10/27/2010)

New ER Now One Step Closer for Nanaimo Patients (10/26/2010)

Pap Screening Can Help Save Lives (10/25/2010)

Update – ERCP Scope Lookback (10/21/2010)

VIHA Still Among Best Places To Work In Canada (10/15/2010)

North Island Hospitals Project Moves to Business Case Stage (10/14/2010)

Protect Yourself and Those Around You (10/14/2010)

Update – Oceanside Primary Care/Urgent Care Centre (10/12/2010)

Mt. Waddington Health Network To Receive Annual Funding From VIHA (10/8/2010)

Mental Health and Addiction Team Expands in Mt. Waddington (10/8/2010)

September

 

Rumours of B Negative Blood Shortage At VGH Inacurrate (9/29/2010)

Forum: Osteoarthritis vs. Osteoporosis (9/29/2010)

Last Bricks Laid at New RJH Patient Care Centre (9/23/2010)

Patients to Benefit From New Renal Unit in Nanaimo (9/16/2010)

Healthy Lunches for Happy School Kids (9/7/2010)

VIHA Outreach Services in Downtown Victoria (9/3/2010)

August

 

Renovations Provide Improvements to Tofino General Hospital (8/31/2010)

VIHA Announces Successful Bidder for Construction of NRGH Emergency Department (8/31/2010)

No Shared Virus Found in Glengarry Outbreak (8/30/2010)

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital C Diff Outbreak Declared Over (8/24/2010)

Wildfire Smoke Advisory (8/16/2010)

VIHA Response to Migrant Ship Humanitarian Emergency (8/13/2010)

Update: VIHA Response to Migrant Ship Humanitarian Emergency (8/12/2010)

VIHA Celebrates Life With Graduates of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (8/12/2010)

July

 

RFP Issued For Retail Services at RJH Patient Care Centre (7/27/2010)

Cowichan District Hospital Celebrates New Pharmacy (7/22/2010)

VIHA Staff and Physicians Awarded Top Honours in Healthcare Innovation (7/7/2010)

Frozen Meals Program Cooking Up Big Benefits for VIHA Mental Health and Addictions Clients in the Comox Valley (7/6/2010)

June

 

VIHA Approves Cowichan Lodge Redevelopment for Mental Health Care (6/30/2010)

Lead Proponent Announced for Oceanside Urgent Care and Primary Care (6/30/2010)

Sun and Water Summer Safety Tips (6/30/2010)

Jeneece Place to be Built at Victoria General Hospital (6/17/2010)

Update on RFP Process for Improved Primary Health Care in Oceanside (6/16/2010)

Invitation to Bid Issued for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) Emergency Department (6/15/2010)

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (6/14/2010)

Restaurant Scammers at Work on Vancouver Island (6/11/2010)

Health Assessment Report on James Bay Air Quality Released (6/11/2010)

New Contract Ensures Continued Hospice Services for South Island Residents (6/9/2010)

May

 

Outbreak Declared Over at NRGH (5/31/2010)

New Tunnel Washer System at Cumberland Regional Laundry Facility (5/28/2010)

Salt Spring Island Health Services Review Released (5/27/2010)

RJH Patient Care Centre Wins International Award (5/20/2010)

Visitor Restrictions Imposed Due To Norovirus Now Lifted at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (5/19/2010)

Lead Proponent Announced for Redevelopment of Oak Bay Lodge and Mt. Tolmie Hospital (5/17/2010)

Norovirus Outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (5/14/2010)

Juan de Fuca Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates 40 Years (5/12/2010)

Auxiliaries Play a Vital Role in Health Care (5/10/2010)

Dr. Richard Stanwick Elected President of Canadian Paediatric Society (5/10/2010)

New Patient Care Centre Powers On (5/6/2010)

Outbreak Declared Over on Chandler Unit - Glengarry Hospital (5/5/2010)

April

 

Update on Glengarry Respiratory Illness (4/30/2010)

Respiratory Outbreak at Glengarry Hospital (4/27/2010)

Vancouver Island Memorandum for Children, Youth Signed (4/23/2010)

VIHA Advises Patients About ERCP Scope Cleaning (4/22/2010)

VIHA Gets Greener (4/21/2010)

Immunizations and Boosters Crucial for Protecting and Saving Lives (4/21/2010)

Nanaimo Woman Being Treated for Diptheria (4/20/2010)

Mobile TeleOphthalmology Project Brings Cutting Edge Retinal Screening Technology to Rural and Remote First Nations Communities on Vancouver Island (4/16/2010)

Keep Our Children Smiling - Oral Health Matters (4/13/2010)

March

 

C. Diff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (3/30/2010)

Specialized Dementia Care Facility Improves Care for Seniors With Dementia (3/26/2010)

Norovirus on Vancouver Island (3/23/2010)

Access Improved for Comox Valley Women in Need of Addictions Services (3/9/2010)

MHAS Team Expands in Campbell River (3/9/2010)

Pharmacy Awarenes Week - Envision Tomorrow Today (3/8/2010)

Celebrate Food - From Field to Table (3/1/2010)

VIHA Joins with Kiwanis and Other Agencies to Help Fire Victims (3/1/2010)

February

 

An Afternoon of Arthroplasty: A Free Public Forum on Hips, Knees and Shoulders (2/24/2010)

Help Shape The Future At The Royal Jubilee Hospital (2/15/2010)

Crisis Line Service Provider Contract Signed (2/12/2010)

RFP for Primary Health and Urgent Care Services (2/5/2010)

Simon Says "Eat Well... and Get Moving!" (2/1/2010)

January

 

VIHA Thanks Community For Its Support During H1N1 Clinics (1/22/2010)

CDH Introduces New Service (1/19/2010)

Free Public Lecture: How Does Good Hospital Design Contribute to Better Patient Care? (1/18/2010)

Safe Food, Air and Water: Environmental Health Officers Keeping it Clean for Our Communities (1/18/2010)

VIHA Signals Intent to Expand MHAS Housing Options in Cowichan (1/15/2010)

North Island Hospitals Proposal Submitted to Province (1/14/2010)