Nanaimo, Oceanside, Alberni-Clayoquot

Nanaimo, Oceanside, Alberni-Clayoquot

From city streets to mountain tops to open Pacific Ocean, the diverse coastal communities of middle Vancouver Island face many health challenges. The city of Nanaimo in particular, continues to grow as a health services hub. However, the region's needs are broadly distributed in culturally distinct locations. Whether it’s supporting search and rescue in the rain forest or working with at-risk urban youth, Island Health is here.

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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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New process at UPCCs helps patients access the right care in the right place

The introduction of a new and improved triage process for booking appointments at South Island urgent and primary care centres is better supporting patients to get the care they need, when and where they need it.

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Advanced certification for nurses enhances care in remote communities

For remote communities, access to timely health care is often provided at Island Health community health centres by specially trained registered nurses.

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Locations in this Community

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Nanaimo Public Health Unit

1665 Grant Ave
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9S 5K7

250-755-3342

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

1200 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, B.C. 
V9S 2B7

250-755-7691

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Medical Imaging

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Medical Imaging

1200 Dufferin Cres
Nanaimo, B.C. 
V9S 2B7

250-755-7691

Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre

Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre

Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre

Located at Nanaimo Public Health Unit

1665 Grant Avenue

Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7

250-619-0651

Services offered in this Community