News & Events

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.

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.

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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LAB - West Coast General Hospital - Medical Laboratory
3949 Port Alberni Hwy
Port Alberni, B.C.
V9Y 4S1
250-724-8808
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Unit 103 - 650 South Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9R 5E2
778-766-5144