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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Comox Valley Urgent and Primary Care Centre

615 10th Street
Courtenay, BC
V9N 1R2

1-833-688-8722

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Cormorant Island Community Health Centre - Medical Imaging

49 School Rd
Alert Bay, B.C. 
V0N 1A0

250-974-5585

Cormorant Health Centre

Cormorant Island Health Centre

49 School Rd
Alert Bay, B.C.
V0N 1A0

250-974-5585

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Cortes Health Centre

947 Beasley Rd
P.O. Box59
Manson's Landing, B.C.
V0P 1K0

250-935-6718

Services offered in this Community