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.

group of youth

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

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