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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New Indigenous art and donor plaque unveiled at West Coast General Hospital

A new, prominent piece of Nuu-chah-nulth art at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni honours the community’s incredible support and generosity.

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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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Ten years into the toxic drug crisis: remembering lives lost and renewing our commitment to action

This month marks 10 years since British Columbia declared a public health emergency due to rapidly rising deaths and injuries caused by unregulated drugs.

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Locations in this Community

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YOUTH CLINIC - John Barsby Secondary School Youth Wellness Clinic

550 - Seventh Street
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9R 3Z2

250-753-8211

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YOUTH CLINIC - Margaret Moss Health Unit Youth Clinic

675 Canada Ave
Duncan, B.C. 
V9L 1T9
 

250-709-3050

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YOUTH CLINIC - Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre

1665 Grant Avenue
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9S 5K7

250-619-0651

Services offered in this Community