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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Beyond the fridge – nurse publishes son’s art in book for global impact on autism

A lot of proud parents put their children’s artwork on the fridge but Psychiatric Nurse May Sosa turned her son’s drawings into a children’s storybook to help create awareness around autism.

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Improving measles immunization rates to prevent outbreaks

With measles circulating internationally, Island Health is encouraging everyone to ensure their routine immunizations are up to date to lift collective immunization rates this National Immunization Awareness Week (April 22 to 30).

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Island Health Magazine Spring 2024

This issue features a day in the life of a Hospital at Home registered nurse, the empowering effects of programs in virtual care, mental health and substance use programs, and unique approaches to patient care.

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Locations in this Community

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Comox Valley Diabetes Education Centre

Wellness Centre - Diabetes Education
101 Lerwick Rd
Courtenay, B.C. 
V9N 0B9

250-331-5964

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Comox Valley Health Unit

961 England Ave
Courtenay, B.C.
V9N 2N7

250-331-8520

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Comox Valley Mental Health & Substance Use

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941C England Ave
Courtenay, B.C. 
V9N 2N7

250-331-8524

Nursing Centre Locations

Comox Valley Nursing Centre

615 Tenth St
Courtenay, B.C. 
V9N 1R2

250-331-8502

Services offered in this Community