On November 5, I had a heart attack at work and was taken to the Parksville Emergency Clinic. The staff and diagnostics were excellent, ensuring I received the necessary treatment before being transferred by ambulance to Nanaimo. At NRGH, I saw a cardiologist and was then transferred to Victoria for a stent implant. This is where things took a turn for the worse. The transfer to Victoria felt like riding in a third-world bus. However, once I arrived at the stent clinic, the care was professional and efficient. Unfortunately, the transfer back to NRGH was once again in a rickety, unsafe vehicle. Back at NRGH, I was kept overnight in what seemed like an office, with no ability to turn off the lights. The need for a stent clinic in Nanaimo is urgent and must be addressed immediately.