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Community InformationThe communities of Agassiz and Harrison boast the best of both worlds – a country-like atmosphere for day-to-day living, and easy access to the attractions of urban life. While Harrison is a popular vacation spot, known for its famous hot springs, Agassiz is a friendly, rural community with a strong sense of history. The area offers a variety of leisure pursuits, from freshwater fishing in the Fraser River to strolling through the themed floral gardens at the world class Minter Gardens.
INDUSTRY:
Tourism, outdoor sports Population
Town Population: 6,077 (2005 estimation, www.district.kent.bc.ca) Ages of Population: 0-17: 20.6% 18-24: 9.3% 25-64: 51.3% 65+: 18.7% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for Agassiz-Harrison)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Fraser Health Health Service Delivery Area: Fraser East Regional District: Fraser Valley RRP Designation: C RRP Points: 7.50
Practitioners information
General Practitioners: 6 (www.cpsbc.ca)
2012 socio-economic profile of Agassiz (Source: BC Government).
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Clinics
Agassiz Public Health Unit 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 Agassiz Medical Clinic 7040 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 703-2030 Seabird Island Doctor's Office 2895 Chowat Road Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-2165 Seabird Island Nursing Services 2895 Chowat Road Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-2177
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Services provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Lab services
BC Biomedical Laboratory Ltd. 7069 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-8523
Imaging services
Agassiz Family Chiropractic Centre (Radiography) 6660 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-3559 | F: 604 796-1292 Hrs: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - various.Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart 7130 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-2241 Hrs: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pmMidwifery
Cheam Midwifery Suite 103 - 9181 Main Street Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4M9 P: 604 392-2218 | F: 604 392-2219 Search additional midwives in BC communities at www.bcmidwives.com.
Extended Care
Glenwood Residential Care 1458 Glenwood Drive Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-9202
Home Nursing
We Care Fraser Valley TF: 1 866 792-2351 | F: 604 864-9614 Home Health Home Care Nursing Services 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 Seabird Island Home and Community Care Seabird Island First Nation 2895 Chowat Street Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-2165
Dietetics
Seabird Island Home and Community Care Seabird Island First Nation 2895 Chowat Street Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-2177 | F: 604 796-3729
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Seabird Island Home and Community Care Seabird Island First Nation 2895 Chowat Street Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-2177 | F: 604 796-3729 Health & Family Services - Diabetes Management Chehalis Indian Band Comp. 66, Chehalis Road Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A1 P: 604 796-2116 | F: 604 796-2122
Physiotherapy
Agassiz Home Health Office 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 | F: 604 796-8587
Occupational therapy
Agassiz Home Health Office 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 | F: 604 796-8587
Mental Health and Addictions
Agassiz Mental Health Office 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 | F: 604 796-8587 CYMH Agassiz-Harrison 5-7086 Pioneer Street Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 869-4900 CRP East - Adolescent Crisis Response Program P: 604 557-2095 | F: 604 859-8537 Hrs: Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sat-Sun 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Ages 12-18 only.Social workers
Agassiz Home Health Office 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 | F: 604 796-8587
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Geriatric Psychiatry Services Agassiz Mental Health Office Provided by: Fraser Health Authority 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 Agassiz/Harrison Public Health 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 By appointment only.
Services available: STI testing, treatment and counselling, HIV counselling, testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, birth control information, immunization.
Community Mental Health Care Programs 7243 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 793-7160 BC Schizophrenia Society, Fraser Unit Mental Health & Addictions TF: 1 877 717-5518 Family Support / Youth Outreach Provided by: Agassiz-Harrison Community Services 7086 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-2585 Pregnancy Outreach Programs Provided by: Fraser Health Authority 7272 Morrow Road Agassiz, BC V0M 1A2 P: 604 796-0313 Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program Provided by: Seabird Island Indian Band 2895 Chowat Road Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 P: 604 796-2177
