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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Public Health warns to watch for the silent signs of drowning this summer

Drowning can happen in less than 60 seconds, and the signs are far more subtle than most people expect.

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Lone wolf art display

New Indigenous art and donor plaque unveiled at West Coast General Hospital

A new, prominent piece of Nuu-chah-nulth art at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni honours the community’s incredible support and generosity.

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Five Days in May: Join BC’s Annual Health Research Showcase Every Friday

This year’s topics include meaningful engagement in research, seniors' health, 10 years into the toxic drug crisis, brain injury, and Indigenous-led health research.

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Locations in this Community

Port Alberni Community Dialysis Facility

Port Alberni Community Dialysis Facility

4201-6th Ave
Port Alberni, B.C.
V9Y 4N1

250-731-1319

Port Alberni

Port Alberni Community Health Services

4269-6th Avenue
Port Alberni
BC 
V9Y 4N1

250-731-1313

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Port Alberni Diabetes Education Centre

4259 – 6th Avenue
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 4N1 

250-724-8824

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Port Alberni Mental Health & Substance Use

4780 Roger St
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 3Z2

250-731-1311

Services offered in this Community