Sooke Region, West Shore & Urban Greater Victoria

Sooke Region, West Shore & Urban Greater Victoria

From the Parliament steps to the Saanich Peninsula, Metchosin to Mount Douglas, Southern Vancouver Island is the smallest, yet most populated geography that Island Health serves. As such, comprehensive health care and services ranging from obstetrics to geriatrics are available in first-class facilities across the region. Learn more about health care on Southern Vancouver Island.    

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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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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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

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West Shore Health Unit

345 Wale Rd
Victoria, B.C.
V9B 6X2

250-519-3490

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Western Communities Mental Health & Substance Use

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582 Goldstream Ave, Suite #206 (new location coming Spring 2024)
Victoria, B.C. 
V9B 2W7

250-370-5799

westshoreUPCC

Westshore Urgent Primary Care Centre

582 Goldstream Avenue 
Victoria, B.C.
V9B 2W7
 

250-519-6919

Yakimovich Wellness Centre

Yakimovich Wellness Centre

1454 Hillside Ave
Victoria, BC
V8T 2B7

250-370-5688

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