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.

Carolyn Hutton and daughter Sofia

BC’s most fragile babies to get a lifeline from North Island parents

Lactating parents in the North Island are about to have a new way to help support the most fragile babies in need around B.C., by donating expressed breast milk. 

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Advanced certification for nurses enhances care in remote communities

For remote communities, access to timely health care is often provided at Island Health community health centres by specially trained registered nurses.

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Public health nurses support breastfeeding for a healthy start in life

Public Health Nurses, like Hayley Classen, offer support to all pregnant people and new parents, their babies, children and families.

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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