Health & Medical Services
MEDICAL PLANS
Provincial Medical Coverage
- Upon clearing into either the Wing Orderly Room or Squadron Orderly Room, dependent family members will be enrolled into the Provincial Medical Coverage program. The Province of BC now waives the 3 month wait time to activate enrolment for military families coming from another Canadian province. Be sure to enquire at the orderly room about this waiver.
- BC Medical Services Plan
BC Fair PharmaCare Plan
- Upon relocating to BC, it is mandatory that you enroll in the BC Fair PharmaCare Plan in order for SUNLIFE to properly complete your future claims. To register, phone 1-800-663-7100 and state that you are a military family. Before you phone, make sure you have:
- 1. The civilian family member’s BC Care Card number
- 2. Birth dates
- 3. Social Insurance numbers for both the military member and civilian spouse;
- 4. Income Tax statements from 2 years ago including NET Income (Line 23600).
- 5. Any income from a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) (line 12500)
- BC Fair PharmaCare Plan
FAMILY DOCTORS
There is a shortage of family physicians accepting new patients in the Comox Valley and it can often be very difficult to find a family physician. Walk-in clinics and Virtual Doctors are a great option for families unable to secure a family doctor.
Health Connect Registry
- Island Health is asking patients who are looking for family doctor to register with Health Connect. Health Connect works with clinics in your community to help you find a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Comox Valley
Calian Health
- The Military Family Doctor Network (MFDN) aims to improve access to family physicians for families of serving Canadian Armed Forces members.
- Calian Cares: MFDN
Viva Care
- If you are a resident of B.C. and have a personal health number, you can also connect online to this free service.
- Viva Care
Well Health VirtualClinic+
- Another option to connect with a doctor online. Free for B.C. residents.
- VirtualClinic+
Pathways
- Residents of the Comox Valley, including Denman and Hornby Islands. Helps families find local doctors accepting new patients
- Pathways Medical Care Directory
Find a Doctor BC
- Search for a family doctor in British Columbia.
- Find A Doctor BC
HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE
North Island Hospital Comox Valley
- 101 Lerwick Road Courtenay, BC, V9N 0B9
- NIHCV
Comox Valley Urgent Medical Clinic
- This clinic is for people who need to see a doctor quickly and do not require emergency services. This clinic is NOT a replacement for routine care from your family doctor. This clinic provides same day, non-emergency care for minor cuts requiring stitches, sprains, injuries, fevers, infections, sore throats, earaches and more. Must call for an appointment. NO WALK INS.
- Comox Valley Nursing Centre
615 10th Street, Courtenay
Monday-Friday 5pm-9pm, Stats and holidays 9am-2pm
(250) 331-8099
LAB SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
Comox Valley Heath Unit
- This service provides children’s booster shots, travel and routine immunizations including flu shots (also available at most physician's offices). There is also health information, a health library, post-natal and breastfeeding counselling.
- Island Health
Comox Valley Nursing Centre
- A registered nurse is available for private consultations by appointment or on a drop in basis. This service provides information about existing support groups, referrals to other community agencies, and health care resources.
- Island Health
Healthlink BC
- Speak with a nurse about your symptoms, consult with a pharmacist about your medication questions, or get healthy eating advice from a dietician.
Phone: 8-1-1 - HealthLink BC
The Comox Military Family Resource Centre respectfully acknowledges that we are standing on the Unceded traditional territory of the K’òmoxs First Nations.
