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.

Elizabeth Bryant and Kait Zayonc

Safe sleep, sweet dreams: Public Health Nurse shares top tips for little ones

For Sleep Awareness Month, an Island Health Public Health Nurse is sharing the top tips she gives families for creating safe sleep environments for their babies.

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arial view of NRGH

Traffic delays along Dufferin Crescent at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

People attending appointments or visiting Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) should be aware of traffic impacts on Dufferin Crescent. 

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a preview of the new email and text notifications

Medical imaging appointments now easier to manage with text and email notifications

Island Health is making it easier for patients to receive and confirm outpatient medical imaging appointment notifications.

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Locations in this Community

Port Alberni West Coast General Hospital

West Coast General Hospital

3949 Port Alberni Highway
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 4S1

250-731-1370

west coast general hospital

West Coast General Hospital - Medical Imaging

3949 Port Alberni Hwy
Port Alberni, B.C. 
V9Y 4S1

250-731-1370

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Westcoast Mental Health & Substance Use

Contact Us

2094 Peninsula Road
PO Box 277
Ucluelet, B.C.
V0R 3A0

250-726-1282

Services offered in this Community