Main Links

Health Link BC          Seniors Page
Learn about Health Topics for Seniors. Check out your Symptoms, and find services and resources available in B.C.

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA)
Information on care for Vancouver Island seniors in a variety of settings from hospitals to clinics to your own home.

BC Pharmacare
Assists residents of British Columbia with the cost of eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies. It also provides reasonable access to drug therapy through seven drug plans.

Act Now BC
Healthy tips for Seniors - fitness & health eating are but two of the topics.

Federal Government of Canada
Topics of interest just for seniors.
Healthy Living         Health Resources

MedlinePlus
Trusted information on many topics related to seniors health.

Mayo Clinic
Diseases & Conditions or Symptom Checker
Mayo Clinic shares their expertise on these and other topics.

BC Chiropractic Association
Trusted information about Chiropractic Services in British Columbia.



On-site tutoring at 
  • Qualicum Beach Seniors Centre
  • Your home
  • ​​​​Vancouver Island Regional Library
in both Parksville and Qualicum Beach, BC
Click here for more information




Contact Us

Book an appointment with one of our tutors - someone to guide you to the information you need, when you need it.
Available only in Parksville, BC
and Qualicum Beach, BC.



Phone:   250-240-5914
E-mail:  oceansidehosts@gmail.com


A FREE, peer-supported, computer-assisted project designed to help seniors access, use and understand important, preventative health information in the communities of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, BC.

All of our tutors have cleared a criminal record check and are members of the Society of Organized Services.


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Disclaimer:  The Oceanside HOSTS (Health Outreach Stations with Tutors for Seniors) program goal is to guide the access to health information that is credible, reliable, and easy to interpret. The website and the volunteer tutors do not provide health information or consultant services as health practitioners. Links and references to any other websites are provided for information only and listing them shall not be taken as endorsement of any kind. Oceanside HOSTS is a volunteer, non-profit group who have received a grant from New Horizons for Seniors (federal government) to deliver this program.
Funded by the Government of Canada under the New Horizons for Seniors Initiative
Supported by Project partners and/or donations 
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