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 - Gold River Health Unit

LAB - Gold River Health Centre - Medical Laboratory

601 Trumpeter Dr
Box 580
Gold River, B.C.
V0P 1G0

250-283-2626

LAB - Port Alice Health Centre

LAB - Port Alice Health Centre - Medical Laboratory

1090 Marine Dr
Box 69
Port Alice, B.C.
V0N 2N0

250-284-3555

LAB - Port Hardy Hospital

LAB - Port Hardy Hospital - Medical Laboratory

9120 Granville St
Box 790
Port Hardy, B.C.
V0N 2P0

250-902-6015

Services offered in this Community