North Island Hospital Comox Valley

This hospital Emergency Department is open 24/7 for life-threatening or serious health concerns. Patients are seen based on the urgency of their condition, not the order they arrive. 

How to Get Care at This Hospital

If you or someone else is in danger or needs urgent medical help, call 9-1-1 right away.

You can also come directly to the Emergency Department. When you arrive, a nurse will check how urgent your condition is. The most serious cases are treated first.

Wait times can vary. If your condition is not an emergency, you may be directed to a same-day or urgent care clinic.

When to Come to This Hospital

Call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department for:  

Emergency Care
  • Signs of a stroke (numbness, confusion, trouble speaking)
  • Chest pain or signs of a heart attack
  • Major injury or trauma
  • Mental health crisis
  • Head injury with loss of consciousness
  • Pregnancy complications
  • Feeling unwell and on dialysis
  • Overdose or poisoning
  • Sexual assault or rape 

Medical Imaging at CVH
Medical Laboratory at CVH

Wellness Centre

Located at the North Island Hospital, Comox Valley campus, the Wellness Centre provides a variety of outpatient and chronic disease management services and classes.

101 Lerwick Rd
Courtenay, B.C. 
V9N 0B9

250-331-5900
Hours of Operation

Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours

Any Other Amenities

Public Wi-Fi Access

Free WiFi is available for patients and visitors at the North Island Hospital Comox Valley campus. Select the wireless network “IslandHealthGuestWiFi” from your wireless device and follow the instructions to connect.