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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Making connections for climate action: recapping the Climate Change and Health Community Gathering

Empowering, collaborative, embracing, inclusive – these are just some of the descriptions that highlight the impact of the recent Climate Change and Health Community Gathering in Nanaimo.

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Heart Failure Awareness Week

National Heart Failure Awareness Week: Prioritizing Heart Health

Heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood efficiently throughout the body, has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular conditions globally.

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National Nursing Week 2024

Leaders with nursing backgrounds helping to shape health care system of tomorrow

Island Health’s leadership team is comprised of people with a variety of skills and experiences – and many of these dedicated leaders began their careers at the frontline of healthcare as nurses.

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Locations in this Community

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Gabriola Medical Clinic

695 Church St.
Gabriola Island, B.C.
V0R 1X3

250-247-9922

LAB - Tofino General Hospital

LAB - Tofino General Hospital - Medical Laboratory

261 Neill St
Tofino, B.C.
V0R 2Z0

250-725-4006

Services offered in this Community