Community Information
Located 134 kilometers north of Kamloops in central British Columbia, the friendly town of Clearwater has grown significantly over the past two decades. Clearwater’s economy is primarily based in forestry with tourism becoming increasingly important.The varied beauty and natural resources of the Clearwater and nearby Wells Gray Provincial Park area provide a rich arena for outdoor activities in all seasons including, hiking, river rafting, fishing, hunting, golf, swimming, horseback riding, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling and much more. Clearwater boasts a moderate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, agriculture, tourismPopulation
Town Population: 4,960 (BC Stats, 2006 Census) Ages of Population: 0-17: 20.6% 18-24: 9.3% 25-64: 53.6% 65+: 16.5% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for North Thompson)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Interior Health Health Service Delivery Area: Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Regional District: Thompson-Nicola Rural Designation: RSA community RRP Designation: A RRP Points: 30.2
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 3 (www.cpsbc.ca) Clinic Clearwater Medical Clinic 258 Park Street Clearwater BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-3319 | F: 250 674-2470
2012 socio-economic profile of North Thompson (Source: BC Government).
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Clearwater Health Centre RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-3141
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital is a Level 1 community hospital with a full service ER, and lab and imaging services.
Contact Info
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2244 | F: 250 674-2477
Hospital Info
Acute Care Beds: 6 Emergency Care Beds: 6 Referral Hospital: Kamloops (124 km)
Emergency Room
There is a full service Emergency Room in this community. It is open 24/7. Number of Visits per Year: 3,319 (2009/2010: IHA Stats) Travel Distance to Transfer Hospital: 124 km to Kamloops
Hospital CAEP and CTAS
CAEP Classification Description Level 4 - Facility with inpatient beds. May be optional services i.e. obstetrics, definitive for appropriate conditions, stabilization and transfer to another facility as required, open 24/7. CTAS Level CTAS Level I (Resuscitation) CTAS Level II (Emergent) CTAS Level III (Urgent) CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent) CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
Lab services
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Lab Services RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2244 | F: 250 674-2477 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 10:00 amImaging Services
X-Ray Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Imaging Centre RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2244 | F: 250 674-2477 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 10:00 am Mammography Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details. Additional Services Electrocardiography
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance service.
Pharmacy
Clearwater Pharmasave Brookfield Centre Mall Box 2583, 63 Young Street Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-3122
Extended Care
Forestview Place (19 beds) Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2244
Home Nursing
Prenatal Home Care Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2244 | F: 250 674-2477 Home & Community Care Office 144 Evergreen Place Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-3141 We Care Kamloops P: 250 851-2911 | F: 250 545-9729
Dietetics
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2244 | F: 250 674-2477
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2244 | F: 250 674-2477
Physiotherapy
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Physio Dept. RR#1, 640 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2244 | F: 250 674-2477
Mental Health and Addictions
Mental Health Centre 649 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2600 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Yellowhead Community Services 612 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-2600 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CYMH Clearwater 660 Park Drive Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 P: 250 674-6810
