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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Public Health warns to watch for the silent signs of drowning this summer

Drowning can happen in less than 60 seconds, and the signs are far more subtle than most people expect.

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Courtney Blake, Forensic Nurse Examiner, and Aimee Falkenberg, Clinical Nurse Leader.

Donated comfort kits support assault survivors in rural communities

Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in several rural and remote communities now have greater access to comfort and support, thanks to donated comfort kits distributed through Island Health’s Forensic Nursing Program.

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Five Days in May: Join BC’s Annual Health Research Showcase Every Friday

This year’s topics include meaningful engagement in research, seniors' health, 10 years into the toxic drug crisis, brain injury, and Indigenous-led health research.

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Locations in this Community

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

LAB - Port McNeil Hospital

LAB - Port McNeill Hospital - Medical Laboratory

2750 Kingcome Pl
Box 790
Port McNeill, BC
V0N 2R0

250-956-6821

LAB - Quadra Island

LAB - Quadra Island Medical Clinic - Medical Laboratory

654 Harper Road #3A

Quathiaski Cove, B.C.

V0P 1N0

Telephone: (250) 286-7160

Services offered in this Community