Comox Valley, Strathcona, North Island

Comox Valley, Strathcona, North Island

The northern half of Vancouver Island and the surrounding areas are among the most rugged, wildly diverse regions in Canada. From some of the most livable and fastest growing communities to some of the most remote and least populated, this region includes white sand beaches and snow capped mountains. It also boasts some of the most innovative and committed rural health practitioners in the country.

Dr. Hendri Eksteen

Virtual psychiatry service brings timely mental health care to rural communities

Island Health now offers Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry, giving adults in five rural hospitals evening and weekend access to psychiatric care via secure virtual consultations.

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Currents Fall 2024

In this edition we feature the important work by Mental Health and Substance Use Executive Medical Director, highlight nurse-led care at South Island UPCCs, and focus on the incredible Nurse Practitioner fellowships that are helping our teams care compassionately for those with substance use disorders.

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Cormorant Island, BC

Historic MOU Between ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation and Island Health to collaborate on health services

A historic Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation and Island Health to work collaboratively to support health services on Cormorant Island and the surrounding community.

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Locations in this Community

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Gold River Health Centre

495 Trumpeter Dr
Gold River, B.C.
V0P 1G0

250-283-2626

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Gold River Health Centre - Medical Imaging

601 Trumpeter Dr
Gold River, B.C. 
V0P 1G0

250-283-2626

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Gold River Health Unit

601 Trumpeter Dr
Gold River, B.C.
V0P 1G0

250-283-2626

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Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Health Centre

P.O. Box 127
403 Tsulquate Reserve
Port Hardy, B.C.
V0N 2P0

250-949-8131

Services offered in this Community