About the Pain Program
The Regional Chronic Pain Program is a dynamic, multi-service outpatient clinic specialized in identifying pain sources and restoring function.
Our program aims to improve quality of life and function for individuals with persistent pain. This is achieved through working with our pain team, setting realistic and obtainable goals, and attending our educational classes.
Who We Are
The Pain Program’s interdisciplinary team is comprised of physicians, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, pharmacists, nursing staff, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social work, and clerical staff.
Based on individual needs, some people might see several members of our Pain Team, or only one or two.
To learn more about the pain program and available community resources, please review the Pain Program - Introductory Slideshow.
Locations
Island Health’s Chronic Pain Program has two locations:
- Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
*The information on this webpage pertains to the Victoria and Nanaimo locations only.
Learn More
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Island Health Pain Program’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – RJH & NRGH
Chronic Pain Resources
For a host of videos, links and information related to chronic pain management, please review our Chronic Pain Resources webpage.
Group Programs
If you are participating in our group programs, or you’d like to learn more about our interdisciplinary services, please review our Group Programs webpage.
General Information on Pain Program - Homepage
| Referral Required? |
Required |
| How to get a Referral |
Island Health’s Pain Program requires a referral from a primary care provider. For Practitioners Regional Interdisciplinary Referral (fillable) Neuropathic Pain: Pharmacological Evidence-Based Treatment Algorithm For more information, please refer to Pathways. |
| Preparing for Your Visit |
Admission Process To receive treatment at Island Health’s Chronic Pain Program, please contact your primary care provider for a referral. We require a Health History Questionnaire to be completed. This will be sent to each patient prior to their first scheduled appointment. Procedure Handouts To help you prepare, recover, and develop a better understanding of our procedures, please review our available handouts in the "Additional Resources" section below. |
| Contact Us |
Additional Resources
Epidural Steroid Injection Brochure
Facet Joint Injection Brochure
Lumber Sympathetic Nerve Block Brochure
Radiofrequency Ablation Brochure
Sacroiliac Joint Injection Brochure
Stellate Ganglion Block Brochure
Peripheral Joint Injection Brochure