Neuroscience Inpatient Services

Inpatient Services are services where patients stay in hospital one or more nights. 

These are located at the Victoria General Hospital on 6 South.

6 South 

A 41 bed inpatient acute care Neurosciences Unit specializing in caring for both neurologic and neurosurgical patients and their family.  The unit has beds for both neurology and neurosurgery and the health care team provides services, including but not limited to, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, strokes, intracerebral hemorrhages, seizures, spinal disc problems, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease.

The health care team on 6 South consists of physicians, residents, fellows, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, care aides, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, dietitians, home care coordinators and other health care professionals. 

The goal is to diagnose and treat neurologic disorders and allow for rehabilitation and reintegeration back into the community in a safe and efficient manner while allowing for full health needs of the patient and their family to be addressed upon discharge.

General Information on Neuroscience Inpatient Services

Referral Required?
Not required
Contact Us
Neurosciences Regional Program

c/o Victoria General Hospital 
1 Hospital Way
Victoria, B.C.  
V8Z 6R5

Office of the Director 
Fax: 250-727-4106 

Program Leaders:

Jaclyn Boorman - Director

Dr. Daniel Warren - Medical Chief, Neurosurgery

Dr. Kristen Attwell-Pope - Medical Chief, Neurology

Sarah Caza - Manager, Neurosciences Inpatient Unit 6AB

Connor Abbott - Manager, Neurosciences Outpatient Clinics

Julie Speers - Manager, NRGH Stroke Clinic

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