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.

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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.

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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. 

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Locations in this Community

Nanaimo Kidney Care and Transplant Clinic

Nanaimo Kidney Care and Transplant Clinic

#7 – 1588 Boundary Cres
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9S 5K8

250-739-5828

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Nanaimo Mental Health & Substance Use

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203-2000 Island Highway North
Nanaimo, BC 
V9S 5W3

250-739-5710 

Nanaimo Paediatric Diabetes Education Centre

Nanaimo Paediatric Diabetes Education Centre

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Pediatric Ambulatory Health Clinic
2nd floor (beside Pediatric Unit)
1200 Dufferin Cres
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9S 2B7

250-739-5853

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Nanaimo Public Health Unit

1665 Grant Ave
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9S 5K7

250-755-3342

Services offered in this Community