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New High Acuity Unit opens at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for patients with complex care needs

New High Acuity Unit opens at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for patients with complex care needs

The Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is set to open its newest unit for patients with complex, high-care needs in the central Vancouver Island area.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 25, 2025Nanaimo, Healthcare, health\, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Island Health, High Acuity Unit, HAU, ICU

Second urgent and primary care centre to open in Nanaimo

Second urgent and primary care centre to open in Nanaimo

Residents in Nanaimo will have more access to primary care as a second urgent and primary care centre is set to open in the community.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 25, 2025Nanaimo, Healthcare, UPCC

New urgent and primary care centre announced for Nanaimo

New urgent and primary care centre announced for Nanaimo

A new urgent and primary care centre is coming to Nanaimo in 2025.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 18, 2024Nanaimo, UPCC, Heakth, Healthcare, health