The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) Aboriginal Health clinics serve people who may wish to see an aboriginal health professional about their health concerns.
Clinic Doctor
The clinic doctor can provide specific advice on all health concerns including:
prenatal and maternal health
HIV/AIDS and Hep C
diabetes and diabetic medication
mental health and wellness
addictions
arthritis
You can see the doctor at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre @ 231 Regina Street by appointment. To book an appointment please call their receptionist at (250) 384-3211 or go to: http://www.vnfc.ca/
- Regular Clinic - 10:00 - 3:00 - Wednesday
The clinic is mobile and will come out to the reserves. Dr. Nezil's medical service is free and confidential.
Nurse Practitioner
The nurse practitioner can provide specific advice on health concerns including:
Women's health
Youth health
mental health and wellness
other health issues
You can see a nurse practitioner at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre @ 231 Regina Street. To book an appointment please call their receptionist at (250) 384-3211 or go to: http://www.vnfc.ca/
Regular Clinic - 10:00 - 3:00 - Tuesday
Youth clinic - 3:30 - 5:00 - Tuesday
Regular Clinic - 9:00 - 12:00 - Friday
Francoise's service is free and confidential.
Diabetes Team
The Diabetes Team travels to outlying aboriginal communities on South Vancouver Island to provide health clinics on many topics such as:
- Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
- Healthy Eating
- Active Living
- Health Screening for blood pressure and blood sugars
- And any other requested health topic, including:
For more information, contact the Diabetes Team.
Community Health Team Visits
Each month, the Aboriginal Health team visits outlying aboriginal communities. The schedule is as follows:
- Pacheedaht - First Thursday of every month - weather permitting
- Tsartlip - Second Wednesday of every month
- Sooke - Second Thursday of every month
- Paquachin - Third Thursday of every month
Additional community visits will be posted here as details become available.
Join Us
If you are a medical student interested in a clinical rotation, or practicum, you must be enrolled in a University/College to be considered, accepted or approved.
All volunteer requests must go through the VIHA Volunteer Program - RJH @ 250-370-8407; VGH @ 250-727-4134.
Please visit http://www.viha.ca/volunteer_resources/ for further information about volunteering at other VIHA sites.