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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Child with personal floatation device

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

nexus clinic exterior

Nexus Primary Care Clinic

#3 - 1273 Island Highway
Nanaimo, BC 
V9R 7A4

778-841-0685

Intake Oceanside- Referrals to MHSU

Oceanside Mental Health & Substance Use

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Oceanside Health Centre            
489 Alberni Hwy 
Parksville, B.C.
V9P 1J9

250-951-9550 x 38060

Oceanside Health Centre

Oceanside Urgent Care & Health Centre

489 Alberni Hwy
Parksville, B.C.
V9P 1J9

250-951-9550

Services offered in this Community