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.

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Measles exposures notifications for Interior, Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island

Public health is advising of several locations where people may have been exposed to measles between June 16 and 21.

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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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Locations in this Community

LAB - Gold River Health Unit

LAB - Gold River Health Centre - Medical Laboratory

601 Trumpeter Dr
Box 580
Gold River, B.C.
V0P 1G0

250-283-2626

LAB - Port Alice Health Centre

LAB - Port Alice Health Centre - Medical Laboratory

1090 Marine Dr
Box 69
Port Alice, B.C.
V0N 2N0

250-284-3555

LAB - Port Hardy Hospital

LAB - Port Hardy Hospital - Medical Laboratory

9120 Granville St
Box 790
Port Hardy, B.C.
V0N 2P0

250-902-6015

Services offered in this Community