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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Tofino and Ucluelet Public Health Unit

Coastal Family Place
265 First St
P.O. Box 1078
Tofino, B.C.
V0R 2Z0

250-725-4020

Tofino General Hospital

Tofino General Hospital

261 Neill Street,
PO Box 190
Tofino, BC 
V0R 2Z0

250-725-4010

Services offered in this Community