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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Island Health Spring Magazine 2025

Read the Spring Issue of Island Health Magazine for stories about innovation and change, a new partnership that will prevent unnecessary emergency department visits and tips on reducing alcohol consumption, with delicious mocktail recipes!

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Small battery, big risk: Survey seeks input from parents on button batteries

Button batteries may be small but they can pose a big risk to young children. Parents and caregivers are being asked for their input to better understand British Columbians' knowledge of button battery safety.

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A graphic rendering of the new Nanaimo cancer centre

Sitework to get underway for new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Preliminary sitework is set to get underway for the new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Once complete in 2028, cancer patients living in Central and North Vancouver Island will be able to receive the care they need closer to home.

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Locations in this Community

Central Nanaimo Urgent & Primary Care Centre

Central Nanaimo Urgent & Primary Care Centre

3260 Norwell Drive
Nanaimo, BC
V9T 1X5

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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