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 the 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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Pacific Station 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...
104-5160 Dublin Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0H2
Family Practice Clinic - longitudinal Longitudinal care
Pharmasave
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Some locations may also dispense medication for opioid agonist treatment; call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use...
1816 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W4
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Some locations may also dispense medication for opioid agonist treatment; call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use...
5-1273 Island Highway S, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A4
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Some locations may also dispense medication for opioid agonist treatment; call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use...
100-525 Third Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1W7
Pharmacy
Rexall
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand, and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
1750 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0A4
Pharmacy
Rexall
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand, and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
116-50 Tenth Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6L1
Pharmacy
Right From the Start
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 partnership with patients. Nurses are available by phone or in-pers...
1665 Grant Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7
Maternity Care
Rx Ram Pharmacy Specialists
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
104-1621 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6
Pharmacy
Save-On-Foods
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely to witn...
6901 Island Highway N, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N8
Pharmacy
Save-On-Foods
Provides pharmacy services for individuals to obtain, understand and manage their prescriptions. Hours of operation may be subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
Also provides naloxone kits to people who use opioids or are likely to witn...
103-2000 Island Highway N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W3
Pharmacy
What’s happening in your community
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Pharmacy Services in B.C.
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