Nanaimo, Oceanside, Alberni-Clayoquot

Nanaimo, Oceanside, Alberni-Clayoquot

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.

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Starting conversations that save lives: expanding Caring Conversations Cards for the community

As communities across the region prepare to mark the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Island Health is launching a community version of its Caring Conversations Cards, a resource designed to help people talk openly about substance use, reduce stigma and build understanding.

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New locations for public health services in Tofino and Ucluelet

Public health services in Tofino and Ucluelet are now in new locations.

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Island Health programs serve up hope for MHSU clients through culinary training

Island Health's Souper Meals in Victoria and Peppermill in the Comox Valley are serving up more than frozen meals. They're teaching culinary skills to people with mental health and substance use challenges while providing meals to others facing similar circumstances.

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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

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

250-739-5710 

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Nanaimo Paediatric Diabetes Care Centre

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

Email: NanaimoPediatricDiabetes@islandhealth.ca

Diabetes Educators: 250-739-5856

Child Life Specialist: 250-739-5816

Booking Line: 250-739-5853

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Nanaimo Public Health Unit

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

Fax: 250-755-3369
NanaimoPublicHealth@islandhealth.ca 

250-755-3342

Services offered in this Community