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.

Canadian Men’s Health Month: exploring perinatal depression in men

Canadian Men’s Health Month: exploring perinatal depression in men

June marks Canadian Men’s Health Month – an excellent opportunity to consider the important but oft-neglected topic of perinatal depression in men.

Read more

Rifflandia festival harm reduction team sitting together in festival tent

Tips for a safe and sound summer festival season

As the temperatures rise and the festival season sets in; Island Health has health tips to ensure everyone has a fun, and safe, summer.

Read more

two people standing in front of library branch bathroom

Simple, safe, effective: Island Health grant supports washroom sensor project for Vancouver Island libraries

Special sensors in washrooms at select Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) branches can help save lives and support staff, library users and communities by monitoring for medical emergencies, including toxic drug poisonings. 

Read more

Locations in this Community

Port Alberni West Coast General Hospital

West Coast General Hospital

3949 Port Alberni Highway
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 4S1

250-731-1370

west coast general hospital

West Coast General Hospital - Medical Imaging

3949 Port Alberni Hwy
Port Alberni, B.C. 
V9Y 4S1

250-731-1370

salish

Westcoast Mental Health & Substance Use

Contact Us

272 Main Street
PO Box 277
Ucluelet, B.C.
V0R 3A0

250-726-1282

Services offered in this Community