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 process at UPCCs helps patients access the right care in the right place

The introduction of a new and improved triage process for booking appointments at South Island urgent and primary care centres is better supporting patients to get the care they need, when and where they need it.

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Advanced certification for nurses enhances care in remote communities

For remote communities, access to timely health care is often provided at Island Health community health centres by specially trained registered nurses.

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From silence to support – starting the conversation about suicide

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Island Health mental health and injury prevention experts are encouraging everyone to break the silence surrounding suicide and to make space for help and hope.

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Locations in this Community

Parksville

Parksville

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

250-947-8222

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Parksville Diabetes Education Centre

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

250-951-9550

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Parksville Family Place

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

250-947-8242

Services offered in this Community