Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) - Nanaimo (Central)

Provided by Island Health

UPCCs provide care for non-emergency health concerns within 12 - 24 hours for individuals who cannot access their primary care provider or do not have one.
The Central Nanaimo UPCC is for people who need non-emergency medical care within 12 - 24 hours, including ailments such as:
  • Cough and colds
  • Fever
  • Cuts, wounds or skin conditions, rashes
  • Chest, ear or bladder infections
  • Back pain
  • Sprains and strains
  • Headaches
  • Minor injuries


The UPCC is not a replacement for routine care from a family physician such as chronic disease management, prescription renewals, referrals, completion of medical forms, such as for Persons with Disability (PWD), or provision of doctors' notes. This clinic does not provide second opinions for ongoing issues. If you are unsure of the type of care you require, call 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To book an appointment (walk ins not accepted) call 1-833-688-8722 when the clinic opens.

1-833-688-8722 ext. 3, 1

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

3260 Norwell Drive, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 1X5

Open 7 days a week, 8:00AM to 8:00PM, year-round (including all statutory holidays)

Cost: No cost

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Service area: Nanaimo + show cities

Service area cities: Nanaimo

Service Types Provided
Healthcare Providers
Public Health
Ways to Access
  • After Hours Services
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

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community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
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  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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