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.

people cooking in a large training kitchen

Island Health programs serve up hope for MHSU clients through culinary training

Island Health's Souper Meals in Victoria and Peppermill in the Comox Valley are serving up more than frozen meals. They're teaching culinary skills to people with mental health and substance use challenges while providing meals to others facing similar circumstances.

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Prepare for summer heat

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for East and Inland Vancouver Island that will experience warmer temperatures through Wednesday.

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Potential exposures related to travel-acquired measles case in the Island Health region

Island Health has confirmed a single measles case in the Greater Nanaimo region.

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Locations in this Community

Pregnant person on a hike

Parksville Diabetes Care Centre

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

250-947-8202

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Parksville Family Place

494 Bay Ave
P.O. Box 339,
Parksville, B.C.
V9P 2G5

250-947-8242

Port Alberni

Port Alberni

4201 6th Ave
Port Alberni, B.C. 
V9Y 4N1

250-731-1355

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Port Alberni Child Youth & Family Health Unit

202-4152 Redford Street
Port Alberni, BC 
V9Y 3R5

250-731-1315

Services offered in this Community