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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From silence to support – starting the conversation about suicide

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Island Health mental health and injury prevention experts are encouraging everyone to break the silence surrounding suicide and to make space for help and hope.

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Island Health encourages healthy habits for a strong start to the school year

As families are busy with the return to school, Island Health’s Public Health team is reminding parents and caregivers to take proactive steps to support their children’s health and well-being, ensuring a strong start to the school year and in life.

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Grief and International Overdose Awareness Day

Grief is a powerful and unifying force — one felt deeply by families, care providers, and communities across the region.

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Locations in this Community

Central Nanaimo Urgent & Primary Care Centre

Central Nanaimo Urgent & Primary Care Centre

3260 Norwell Drive
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9T 1X5

1-833-688-8722

Centre Island Surgical Centre (CISC)

Centre Island Surgical Centre (CISC)

1179 Seafield Crescent #6N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4S1

250-739-5714

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CLINIC - Urgent Medical Assessment Clinic at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Specialty Care Clinic
1200 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, B.C. 
V9S 2B7

250 755 7691 ext. 53061

Services offered in this Community