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Heroes in the halls: Superheroes of Victoria visit kids in hospital
Formed in January 2024, the partnership between Island Health and Superheroes of Victoria Volunteer Society (SOVVS) - a dedicated group of volunteers who bring to life popular characters from comic books and movies - aims to surprise young patients with visits from various superheroes at least once a month, making their time in the hospital a bit brighter.
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Beyond the fridge – nurse publishes son’s art in book for global impact on autism
A lot of proud parents put their children’s artwork on the fridge but Psychiatric Nurse May Sosa turned her son’s drawings into a children’s storybook to help create awareness around autism.
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Improving measles immunization rates to prevent outbreaks
With measles circulating internationally, Island Health is encouraging everyone to ensure their routine immunizations are up to date to lift collective immunization rates this National Immunization Awareness Week (April 22 to 30).
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