RCCbc | Rural Coordination Centre of BC

Overview
Demographics
Hospital
Community Health Services
Outreach Clinic

Community Information

The 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 tourism

Population

Town Population: 2,503 (2016 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 pm

Blood 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.

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

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