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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Whooping cough resurgence prompts vaccination reminder

With the resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease in Canada, Island Health Public Health is encouraging everyone to ensure they’re up to date with their vaccinations.

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rendering of the new Cowichan District Hospital

Call for artists interested in enhancing healing environments at the future Cowichan District Hospital

To enrich healing environments indoors and outside the new Cowichan District Hospital, expected to open in 2027, Island Health is pleased to announce a call for artwork to be commissioned for display at the site.

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Exposure notice

Possible Hepatitis A exposure for people who dined at the Courtenay Dairy Queen on September 10, 12, 13, or 14

Island Health is notifying people who dined at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill Restaurant in Courtenay about a possible exposure to hepatitis A.

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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