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.

Crowd at a music festival

Vibes high, risks low: Your guide to a safe summer festival season

Summer is here, ushering in the unofficial festival season. Island Health has tips for festival fun to help keep the vibes high and risks low.

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screen showing ED wait times

Estimated Island Health emergency department wait times available online

People in need of health-care services now have more information at their fingertips thanks to a new webpage featuring estimated emergency department wait times and detailed patient resources.

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Youth Harm Reduction Award Winner

Making a difference: Mill Bay teen wins 2025 Youth Harm Reduction Award

Island Health has recognized Kalla Shields for her efforts to promote harm reduction awareness and training at Frances Kelsey Secondary School in Mill Bay.

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Locations in this Community

LAB - Comox Valley Hospital

LAB - Comox Valley (CVH) North Island Hospital - Medical Laboratory

101 Lerwick Rd
Courtenay, B.C.
V9N 0B9

250-331-5950

LAB - Cormorant Island

LAB - Cormorant Island Health Centre - Medical Laboratory

49 School Rd
Box 223
Alert Bay, B.C.
V0N 1A0

250-974-5585

Services offered in this Community