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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2026 Youth Harm Reduction Award: Applications open March 1

Calling all youth in the Island Health region with a passion for youth innovation and harm reduction. Have you, or another young person you know, worked on a project this school year that focuses on reducing harms related to substances?

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Una Trevillion (left) and Dr. Jesse Pewarchuk (right) of Island Health’s Bariatric Clinic meet virtually with patient Nicole Roberge

Caring for the planet, caring for people: how virtual care supports Island Health’s climate action

Island Health’s adoption of virtual care in recent years has benefited patients and the environment, thanks to travel reductions that have resulted in cost savings and a drop in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Camryn Stanley

From student to staff: Island Health program launches nursing careers close to home

What began 15 years ago to give nursing students a head start has grown into one of Island Health’s most successful workforce initiatives.

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Locations in this Community

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Quatsino Health Centre

305 Quattishe Rd
Port Hardy, B.C.
V0N 2P0

250-949-7161

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health

2400 Arbutus Rd
Victoria, B.C.
V8N 1V7

250-519-5390

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Sayward Primary Health Care Clinic

601 Kelsey Way
Sayward, BC.
V0P 1R0

250–282–3815

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Sointula Health Centre

#25 - 2nd St
Sointula, B.C. 
V0P 2E0

250-973-2373

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