Health Professionals - Chronic Disease

AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) is a community-based AIDS Service Organization (ASO) that provides education, support, and advocacy for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases.more info

This group is a volunteer initiative sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of BC and the Family Caregivers Network Society.more info

The BC Cancer Agency offers comprehensive cancer care including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, community programs, research and education.more info

Home Health Monitoring is free service offered to clients in their home. Besides measuring their blood pressure, pulse, weight and oxygen saturation, clients complete a daily care plan designed to help them better recognize and respond to their heart failure or COPD symptoms. The information is sent to a nurse who monitors and supports the client. Biometric reports and any medical concerns are communicated to the client’s family physician. Patients only need a definitive diagnosis and be symptomatic to qualify for referral. Palliative Care and Multi-morbidity coming soon.more info

Affordable accommodations located across from the BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Centre. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info

Affordable accommodations located across from the Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance to the BC Cancer Agency. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info

Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis.more info