The Pitcairn Island Health Centre
 
The Pitcairn Island Health Centre was completed in 1997, and was funded by the British Government Overseas Development Administration.  Unlike the old Dispensary in the Square, which had only one room, the Health Centre has an examination room, a dental clinic, an X-ray room and a two bed ward for over-night patients.  The building has been constructed away from the Square, thus affording greater privacy for those requiring treatment.  To the left of the building is a timber walk-way linking the Health Centre to the main road below the Square.

The health needs of the Pitcairn community are met by the Resident Nurse, an Assistant Nurse and a local Dental Officer who also doubles as an X-ray Technician.  From time to time, doctors visit Pitcairn, usually as part of their own planned holiday, giving their services to the community.
The Resident Nurse is usually the wife of the Island Pastor.  They are generally Australian, New Zealand or American trained and registered and serve as nurse for the term of their husbands appointment which varies between two and three years.
Pitcairner, Meralda Warren currently serves as the Assistant Nurse.  She is also the Island's Police Officer and Secretary of the local Co-operative Store.  Steve Christian, who holds the position of Supervising Engineer, swaps his over-alls for the white Dental Officer's Coat to attend to the dental needs of the islanders.  He has recently extended his skills to include the manufacture of dentures and has many satisfied clients.  Steve is also the X-ray Technician.