Pain Program | Medical Staff

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
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*The information on this webpage pertains to the Victoria and Nanaimo locations only.

Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 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 Pain Program Referral Guide Regional Interdisciplinary Referral (fillable) Direct to Procedure 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	Nanaimo Pain Program Victoria Pain Program