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.

group of youth

2026 Youth Harm Reduction Award: Applications open March 1

Calling all youth in the Island Health region with a passion for youth innovation and harm reduction. Have you, or another young person you know, worked on a project this school year that focuses on reducing harms related to substances?

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Una Trevillion (left) and Dr. Jesse Pewarchuk (right) of Island Health’s Bariatric Clinic meet virtually with patient Nicole Roberge

Caring for the planet, caring for people: how virtual care supports Island Health’s climate action

Island Health’s adoption of virtual care in recent years has benefited patients and the environment, thanks to travel reductions that have resulted in cost savings and a drop in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Camryn Stanley

From student to staff: Island Health program launches nursing careers close to home

What began 15 years ago to give nursing students a head start has grown into one of Island Health’s most successful workforce initiatives.

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Locations in this Community

Nanaimo

Nanaimo

3rd Floor, 6475 Metral Dr   
Nanaimo, B.C. 
V9T 2L9  

250-755-6215

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Nanaimo - Princess Royal Family Centre Health Unit

80 Chapel St
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9R 5H2

250-739-5845

Nanaimo Adult Diabetes Education Centre

Nanaimo Adult Diabetes Education Centre

1665 Grant Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
V9S 2K4

Email: DEC.NRGH@islandhealth.ca 

 

250-716-7733

Nanaimo Community Dialysis Facility

Nanaimo Community Dialysis Facility

3-1351 Estevan Rd
Nanaimo, B.C.
V9S 3Y3

250-739-5840

Services offered in this Community