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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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

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

Port Alberni Community Dialysis Facility

Port Alberni Community Dialysis Facility

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

250-731-1319

Port Alberni Diabetes Education Centre

Port Alberni Diabetes Education Centre

4259 – 6th Avenue
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 4N1 

250-724-8824

Services offered in this Community