Nanaimo Primary Care Network
Working together to create a seamless primary healthcare experience for everyone
We acknowledge with gratitude that we live on the traditional unceded territories of the Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations.
Last updated: September 12, 2024
Find information and news about primary care health services for people living in and around Nanaimo.
On this page
- Overview
- Find a primary care provider
- Access services in your community
- What's happening in your community
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. 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.
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.
We would like to thank you for your patience while you wait to be attached. In the interim, we suggest that you connect with the health care services below that best support your needs.
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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Central Drugs
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change, please call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely...
16-2220 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H9
Pharmacy
Central Drugs
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change, please call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely...
7186 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0
Pharmacy
Central Drugs
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change, please call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely...
102-6010 Brickyard Road, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S5
Pharmacy
Central Drugs
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change, please call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely...
495 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6B9
Pharmacy
Central Drugs
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change, please call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely...
103-5160 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0H2
Pharmacy
Central Drugs
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change, please call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely...
102-1515 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5H6
Pharmacy
Cline Medical Centre
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 nurse practitioner, and their teams.
Family practice clinics pr...
2090 Skaha Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6R8
Family Practice Clinic - mixed Longitudinal care, walk-in care
Costco Wholesale Canada
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand, and manage their prescriptions.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely to witness an overdose. Pharmacists provide kits free-of-charge to people...
6700 Island Highway N, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8
Pharmacy
Family Practice Clinic
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 nurse practitioner, and their teams.
Family practice clinics pr...
195-4750 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4K6
Family Practice Clinic - longitudinal Longitudinal care
Lantzville Medical Clinic
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 nurse practitioner, and their teams.
Family practice clinics pr...
7175 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0
Family Practice Clinic - longitudinal Longitudinal care
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Pharmacy Services in B.C.
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.