Nanaimo, Oceanside, Alberni-Clayoquot

Nanaimo, Oceanside, Alberni-Clayoquot

From city streets to mountain tops to open Pacific Ocean, the diverse coastal communities of middle Vancouver Island face many health challenges. The city of Nanaimo in particular, continues to grow as a health services hub. However, the region's needs are broadly distributed in culturally distinct locations. Whether it’s supporting search and rescue in the rain forest or working with at-risk urban youth, Island Health is here.

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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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Island Health urges water safety this summer

With summer underway and more people heading to beaches, lakes and backyard pools, Island Health is reminding everyone to make water safety a priority to prevent drownings and serious injuries.

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Locations in this Community

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Port Alberni Mental Health & Substance Use

4780 Roger St
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 3Z2

250-731-1311

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health

2400 Arbutus Rd
Victoria, B.C.
V8N 1V7

250-519-5390

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Spiritual Care at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

1200 Dufferin Cres
Nanaimo, B.C. 
V9S 2B7

250-755-7691 ext. 54022

Services offered in this Community