Latest Community Service Updates
Youth Service Program (YSP) - Nanaimo & Ladysmith [Hollyburn Family Services & NARSF Programs] (Psychiatry: Child and Youth, Family / Parenting, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Services for Youth) has recently had a new location added to Pathways.
Community Services News & Events
Stay Healthy This Season: Flu Shot Information
As the flu season approaches, it's essential to prioritize your health and take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza. Getting a flu shot is one of the most effective ways to prevent the flu and reduce its spread within the community. Don't wait until flu season is in full swing.
Click here to schedule your flu shot today and help protect yourself and your community from the flu!
Seeking Medical Care for Your Child?
If you are unsure if your child needs medical care, use the red, amber, and green guide developed by Child Health BC to help you decide.VIEW HERE
In Need of A Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner?
If you are in need of a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in Nanaimo, please register for the Health Connect Registry. Once registered, you will be contacted directly when a Primary Care Provider is available.
People who have registered on the Health Connect Registry (HCR) can now update their contact information, address, and health concerns online without needing to call 811 by visiting the Patient Updates Page.
Can A Pharmacist Help?
Pharmacists are some of the most accessible health-care providers and they can now assist and prescribe for more than 20 minor ailments as well as being able to prescribe contraception! Learn more HERE. Conditions a pharmacist can help with include:- Allergies, pink eye, menstrual pain, headaches, shingles,
- Birth control, yeast infections, rashes, hemorrhoids,
- Cold sore, nicotine dependence, urinary tract infections (UTI),
- Pharmacists can also assist with prescription renewals, emergency supplies of medications, provide injections and more.
- Book an Appointment!
