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Nanaimo Primary Care Network
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Overview
Find information and news about primary care health services for people living in and around Nanaimo. If you live in Nanaimo and need a family doctor or nurse practitioner, register for the Health Connect Registry. While you wait to be attached, access health care services using the resources below.
A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a community-based network of health care professionals and clinics who plan and deliver the health care needs of a community. PCNs are part of the Province's Primary and Community Care Strategy to make sure you have faster and better access to everyday health care services.
Nanaimo PCN provides primary care services to the community, supported by healthcare professionals linked to a range of specialized services. This includes people living in and around:
- Nanaimo
- Cedar
- Departure Bay
- Lantzville
- Wellington
If you live on Gabriola Island, please visit the Gabriola Primary Care Network page.
Access primary care health services
Search for primary care health services and support in your community.
You can also search our list of all health services available throughout B.C., which includes services related to primary care, emergency care, mental health and substance use, home care, public health units, pharmacies, labs and more.
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Provides healthcare for individuals and families at community-based family practice clinics. Patients can get care from their primary care provider, either a family doctor or a nur...
Address
104-5160 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0H2
Family Practice Clinic
Provides online information on booking an appointment with a pharmacist for minor ailments or contraception at pharmacy locations throughout BC.
See the website for a self-a...
See the website for a self-a...
Pharmacy
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Some locations may also dispense medication for opioid agonist treatment; call ahea...
Address
1816 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W4
Pharmacy
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Some locations may also dispense medication for opioid agonist treatment; call ahea...
Address
100-525 Third Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1W7
Pharmacy
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Some locations may also dispense medication for opioid agonist treatment; call ahea...
Address
5-1273 Island Highway S, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A4
Pharmacy
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
Address
3-5771 Turner Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8
Pharmacy
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand, and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
Address
1750 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0A4
Pharmacy
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand, and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
Address
116-50 Tenth Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6L1
Pharmacy
Provides support for pregnant women and new moms, their babies, children and families. Created by women, for women, the program is offered by public health nurses who will work in...
Address
1665 Grant Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7
Maternity Care
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
Address
104-1621 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5T4
Pharmacy
Find a family doctor or nurse practitioner
If you need a primary care provider, register on the Health Connect Registry to get matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community.
How to register
- Call 8-1-1 and speak to a healthcare navigator who will help register you, your family, or people in your care.
- Visit https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry. Registration takes five minutes!
How to update your information
It is critical that our attachment team have your current contact information and that all family members are included in your HCR registration. If you have recently moved or your contact information has changed, call 8-1-1 to ensure the correct information is on file so, when a family doctor or nurse practitioner is available, you’re attached quickly.
Access urgent or same day care
Most clinics strive to accommodate urgent needs, but appointments are not guaranteed. If you are unable to see your own primary care provider, or do not have a primary care provider, contact an Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Nanaimo:
Can a pharmacist help?
Your community pharmacist may be able to assess and prescribe for some minor health issues, provide vaccines, prescribe contraceptives, or provide an emergency medication refill. Search "pharmacy" above and check with the pharmacist to see if your condition or medication qualifies.
Not sure if it’s urgent?
Connect with 8-1-1 for personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect you with a health professional.
When to go to the emergency department
If you or someone in your care is experiencing a health crisis or has an urgent medical condition, visit the nearest emergency department or call 9-1-1. Visit Island Health's Find Care page for emergency department wait times and explore your care options.
What’s happening in your community
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People living in and around Nanaimo will have more access to team-based primary care as a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opens on May 1, 2025.
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Whether your child is starting school for the first time or getting ready to graduate, it is important that they stay safe and create healthy habits.
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Pharmacists are an important part of your health care team and offer a variety of services. They are able to assess and prescribe for 21 minor ailments, prescribe contraceptives, renew prescriptions, and give vaccines.
The content on this page has been jointly created by the Nanaimo Primary Care Network and HealthLink BC.
