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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Advanced certification for nurses enhances care in remote communities

For remote communities, access to timely health care is often provided at Island Health community health centres by specially trained registered nurses.

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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.

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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.

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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

Services offered in this Community