Community InformationThe town of Chetwynd is situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in northern British Columbia. Its economy is driven by forestry, mining, oil and gas, tourism and transportation. Residents of Chetwynd enjoy an excellent recreation complex with a wave pool, team-sized hot tub, sauna, six-sheet curling rink, ice arena and library. Virgin forests, rolling hills, snow-capped mountains, and crystal clear lakes and rivers make Chetwynd an attractive destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, mining and tourismPopulation
Town Population: 2,635 (BC Stats, 2011 Census) Ages of Population: 0-17: 22.8% 18-24: 11.0% 25-64: 54.6% 65+: 11.6% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for Peace River South)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Northern Health Health Service Delivery Area: Northeast Regional District: Peace River Rural Designation: RSA community RRP Designation: A RRP Points: 34.20
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 5 (www.cpsbc.ca) Clinics Chetwynd Centre Medical Clinic Box 1485, 5121 - 47th Avenue Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-3234 Chetwynd Hospital Health Unit 5500 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-7200 | F: 250 788-7247
2012 socio-economic profile of Peace River South (Source: BC Government).
Contact Info
Chetwynd Hospital and Health Care Box 507, 5500 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-2236 | F: 250 788-7247 http://careers.northernhealth.ca/Communities/NortheastRegion/
Hospital Info
Chetwynd Hospital has successfully integrated community health and acute care services in one location. Services include: Acute Care Beds: 5 Long-term Care Beds: 7 24/7 Emergency Services medical inpatient services palliative care public health nursing home and community nursing support respiratory therapy aboriginal liaison Referral Hospital: Prince George (305 km)
Emergency Room
There is a limited service Emergency Room in this community. It is open 24/7. Number of Visits per Year: 8,245 (2009/2010 Statistics: NHA) Travel Distance to Referring Hospital: 305 km to Prince George
Lab services
Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre Lab Box 507, 5500 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-2236 | F: 250 788-7247 Hrs: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Fri 8:30 am - 3:00 pmBlood Bank
There is a blood bank in this community.
Imaging services
X-Ray Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre Imaging Box 507, 5500 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-7228 | F: 250 788-7247 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Mammography Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
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Pharmacy
Peoples Drug Mart #43 4735 - 51st Street Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-3393 | F: 250 788-2293
Home Nursing
Chetwynd Health Unit Box 507, 5500 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 719-6562
Dietetics
Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre Box 507, 5500 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-7228 | F: 250 788-7247
Mental Health and Addictions
Chetwynd Mental Health and Addictions 5500 Hospital Road Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-7211 Hrs: Mon-Fri 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm In-community Tansi Friendship Centre 5301 South Access Road Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-2996 CYMH Chetwynd 4744 - 52nd Street Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-2298
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BC Schizophrenia Society North East Region Mental Health & Addictions 11204 - 107 Street Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6J7 P: 250 261-9189 | TF: 1 888 266-6660 www.bcss.org Chetwynd Outreach Program 5021 49th Avenue, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 401-8974 Baby's Best Chance Pregnancy Outreach Program 5488 Access Road N Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-1699 Youth Outreach 5301 Access Road S Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 P: 250 788-2996
