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.

Man and woman walking down a sidewalk in a neighbourhood

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!

Read more

a button battery in between finger tips on a table

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.

Read more

The forest in winter, trees covered by snow.

Winter wellness tips

As the mercury dips, the winter season can bring increased health risks due to cold temperatures, snowfall, flooding, and power outages.

Read more

Locations in this Community

LAB - Tofino General Hospital

LAB - Tofino General Hospital - Medical Laboratory

261 Neill St
Tofino, B.C.
V0R 2Z0

250-725-4006

LAB - Ucluelet Medical Laboratory

LAB - Ucluelet - Medical Laboratory

1566 Peninsula Rd
Ucluelet, B.C.
V0R 3A0

250-726-2296

LAB - West Coast General Hospital

LAB - West Coast General Hospital - Medical Laboratory

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

250-724-8808

medical arts urgent primary care centre exterior

Medical Arts Urgent and Primary Care Centre

Unit 103 - 650 South Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9R 5E2

 

778-766-5144

Services offered in this Community