Cowichan District Hospital: Emergency Department

Agape Mine 

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3 weeks ago

Had a pesky cyst lanced here that was in a horribly stressful location. The doctor was communicative, kind and did the job well as I had no infections or complications afterward. I'd go back there again. (And may have to due to another issue my family doctor isn't helping me with.) 

Shauna Stubbs 

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4 months ago

The triage nurse didn't give me time to explain what's wrong. I started by letting her know I have basically not eaten in 2 weeks and I'm unable to keep food or fluid down. She questioned why I came "10 minutes before 11 instead of during the day - whats different now?" I explained I called 811 and was told to go to the ER. The triage nurse felt the skin on my wrist and told me I'm definitely not dehydrated. She also said my blood pressure is normal and that I shouldn't be at the ER, as "nothing will change tonight". I felt ... read more

katherine caumanns 

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7 months ago

I recently accompanied a family member on their visit to the CDH ER. I can't say I went with high hopes, as wait times can understandably be long, but each step of our visit was performed with efficiency. Every staff member we encountered was kind, positive, and compassionate. I felt extremely comfortable with the level of care my loved one received, and would feel confident if they were to need to return to this facility that they would be in good hands. Particularly, nurse Matthew was so incredible- during our time in the ... read more

Phill 

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7 months ago

Wouldn’t let me in to visit my mom in emergency.