Comox Valley, Strathcona, North Island

Comox Valley, Strathcona, North Island

The northern half of Vancouver Island and the surrounding areas are among the most rugged, wildly diverse regions in Canada. From some of the most livable and fastest growing communities to some of the most remote and least populated, this region includes white sand beaches and snow capped mountains. It also boasts some of the most innovative and committed rural health practitioners in the country.

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Public Health warns to watch for the silent signs of drowning this summer

Drowning can happen in less than 60 seconds, and the signs are far more subtle than most people expect.

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Courtney Blake, Forensic Nurse Examiner, and Aimee Falkenberg, Clinical Nurse Leader.

Donated comfort kits support assault survivors in rural communities

Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in several rural and remote communities now have greater access to comfort and support, thanks to donated comfort kits distributed through Island Health’s Forensic Nursing Program.

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Five Days in May: Join BC’s Annual Health Research Showcase Every Friday

This year’s topics include meaningful engagement in research, seniors' health, 10 years into the toxic drug crisis, brain injury, and Indigenous-led health research.

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Locations in this Community

Mount Waddington Community Health Services location

Mount Waddington Community Health Services

Port Hardy Hospital
9120 Granville Street
Port Hardy
V0N 2P0

250-902-6046

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Mount Waddington Region Diabetes Care Centre

Port McNeill Hospital
2750 Kingcome Pl
P.O. Box 548
Port McNeill, B.C.
V0N 2R0

250-956-6819

Services offered in this Community