North Island Primary Care
Working together to create a seamless primary healthcare experience for everyone
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Last updated: September 12, 2024
Find information and news about primary care health services for people living in and around the North Island.
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.
The North Island Primary Care team 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:
- Alert Bay
- Port Alice
- Port Hardy
- Port McNeill
- Sointula
- Vancouver Island North Remote
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 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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Namgis Health 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...
48 School Road, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
Family Practice Clinic - longitudinal Longitudinal care
Port Hardy Primary Health Care 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...
9140 Granville Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Family Practice Clinic - longitudinal Longitudinal care
Port McNeill Primary Care 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...
2161 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Family Practice Clinic - mixed Longitudinal care, walk-in care
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.
8925 Granville Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
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...
2161 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Maternity Care
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...
7070 Market Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Maternity Care
What’s happening in your community
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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.