We acknowledge with gratitude that we live on the traditional unceded territories of the Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations.
Overview
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.
Oceanside PCN is working with local clinics to help connect people to a primary care provider, either a family doctor or nurse practitioner. This includes people living in the following communities:
- Arrowsmith Coombs County
- Errington
- French Creek
- Lasqueti Island
- Lighthouse Country
- Nanoose Bay
- Oceanside Rural
- Parksville
- Qualicum Beach
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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742 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2T4
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5-886 Wembley Road, Parksville, BC V9P 2E6
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699 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S8
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112-6996 Island Highway W, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0
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4-2451 Collins Crescent, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9
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1-383 Alberni Highway, Parksville, BC V9P 1J9
720 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T3
1-281 Island Highway E, Parksville, BC V9P 2G3
173 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S4
494 Bay Avenue, Parksville, BC V9P 1C7
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.
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 Oceanside Health Centre or your nearest Urgent and Primary Care Centre.
Can a pharmacist help?
Your community pharmacist may be able to assess and prescribe for some minor health issues, prov ide 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.
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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.
Preventive health means taking proactive steps like screening to check for health issues, identifying and treating diseases at an early stage and slowing or stopping the progression of diseases.
The content on this page has been jointly created by the Oceanside Primary Care Network and HealthLink BC.