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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Grief and International Overdose Awareness Day

Grief is a powerful and unifying force — one felt deeply by families, care providers, and communities across the region.

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International Overdose Awareness Day 2025

Island Health marks International Overdose Awareness Day events with memorial stations across the region

We invite anyone who has been impacted by the toxic drug crisis to remember their loved ones at in-person or digital interactive memorials as a part of International Overdose Awareness Day.

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The cutting edge of medical imaging: how artificial intelligence improves MRIs

Patients across the Island Health region are benefiting from quicker, higher-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans powered by artificial intelligence (AI) software following successful pilot projects in Nanaimo.

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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

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