Community InformationThe Cranbrook area was first inhabited by the Ktunaxa (pronounced “Too nah hah”) native band who followed retreating glaciers into the region from the great lakes to the south. The railway played an important role in Cranbrook’s early development, a heritage that is celebrated today in the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel.
Located in the southeast corner of BC, Cranbrook is the business capital of the East Kootenays and the largest city in the Rocky Mountain region. Nestled on a gentle plain with scenic mountain vistas in the distance, it is considered by many to be the ideal location to raise a family or retire.
Boasting more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the province, its residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Summers are warm and sunny with temperatures averaging 24 degrees Celsius. Winters are generally mild with some snow and average temperatures around – 4 degrees Celsius.
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, mining, manufacturing, and tourismPopulation
Town Population: 19,319 (BC Stats, 2011 Census) Patient Catchment: 24,276 Ages of Population 0-17: 19.4% 18-24: 10.1% 25-64: 54.0% 65+: 16.5% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Interior Health Health Service Delivery Area: East Kootenay Regional District: East Kootenay Rural Designation: RSA community RRP Designation: A RRP Points: 20.00
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 51 (www.cpsbc.ca) + 46 Specialists Clinics F W Green Medical Centre 1629 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1B4 P: 250 426-6601 Cranbrook Health Centre 20 - 23rd Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5V1 P: 250 426-4817 | F: 250 420-2296 Associate Medical Clinic 123 - 10 Ave South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2N1 P: 250 426-4231 Tamarack Medical Clinic 191 - 1500 Cranbrook St North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3S8 P: 250 426-7724 St. Mary's Band Health Centre 7470 Mission Road Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7E5 P: 250 426-5717 Cranbrook Obstetrics & Gynecology Medical Clinic 225-1629 Baker St Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1B4 P: 250 426-1124 TMVC Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre Inc 10-1617 Baker St Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1B4 P: 250 426-3249
2012 socio-economic profile of Cranbrook (Source: BC Government).
East Kootenay Regional Hospital is an area facility that offers the following services:
Internal Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology General Surgery Orthopaedics Ophthalmology ENT Pathology Psychiatry Radiology
Contact Info
East Kootenay Regional Hospital 13 - 24th Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9 P: 250 426-5281 | F: 250 426-5285 www.vch.ca/EN/find_locations/find_locations/?&site_id=818
Hospital Info
Acute Care Beds: 73 Emergency Care Beds: 14 (all with monitors) Intensive Care Unit: 4 beds Referral Hospital: Kelowna (536 km) Cardiac Stress Testing: Yes Endoscopy: Yes
Emergency Room
There is a full service Emergency Room in this community. It is open 24/7. Emergency Care Beds: 14 (all with monitors) Number of Visits Per Year: 20,425 (2009/2010 IHA) Travel distance to transfer hospital: 536 km to Kelowna
Hospital CAEP and CTAS
CTAS Level CTAS Level I (Resuscitation) CTAS Level II (Emergent) CTAS Level III (Urgent) CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent) CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
Anaesthetics Services
There are anaesthesia services in this community.
Surgery
There are surgical services in this community, including: major, minor, orthopedic, and general surgery procedures.
Maternity
There are obstetrical services in this community, including Caesarian section. Midwifery East Kootenay Midwives 12 - 1617 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1B4 P: 250 489-3198 | F: 250 489-3752
Lab services
East Kootenay Regional Hospital 13 - 24th Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9 P: 250 489-6443 | F: 250 426-8052 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am - 2 pm In CommunityAssociate Medical Clinic 123 - 10th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2N1 P: 250 426-4231 | F: 250 426-4357
Blood Bank
There is a blood bank in this community.
Imaging services
X-Ray East Kootenay Regional Hospital 13 - 24th Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9 P: 250 426-5281 | F: 250 426-5285 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am - 2 pm Ultrasound There are ultrasound services in this community. CT There are CT services in this community. MRI There are MRI services in this community, including mobile MRI. Additional Services Mammography, Bone Densitometry
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BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Pharmacy
Hospital East Kootenay Regional Hospital Pharmacy 13 - 24th Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9 P: 250 489-6410 | F: 250 420-4182 In-community Drugstore Pharmacy #1553 2100 - 17th Street North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7J1 P: 250 420-2135 | F: 250 420-2132 Golden Life Pharmacy 1701 Willowbrook Drive Cranbrook, BC, V1C 0A5 P: 250 417-3666 | F: 250 417-3644 Peoples Pharmacy #388 13 - 24th Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9 P: 250 420-4133 | F: 250 420-4135 Pharmasave #255 1005 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1A6 P: 250 426-3368 | F: 250 426-2365 Safeway Food and Drug - Pharmacy #2271 1200 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1A8 P: 250 417-0221 | F: 250 417-0277 Save-on-Foods Pharmacy #915 505 Victoria Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6S3 P: 250 489-5711 | F: 250 489-3358 Shoppers Drug Mart # 290 Tamarack Shopping Center #275 - 1500 Cranbrook Street North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3S8 P: 250 489-3438 | F: 250 489-3402 Wal-Mart Pharmacy #3183, 2100 Willowbrook Drive Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7H2 P: 250 489-5338 | F: 250 489-5008 Zellers Pharmacy #244 Tamarack Shopping Centre #120, 1500 Cranbrook Street Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3S8 P: 250 417-0814 | F: 250 489-5273
Extended Care
Tamarack Cottage (7 beds)
2005 – 5th Street North
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 4Y2
P: 250 417-0103Dr. F.W. Greene Memorial Home (60 beds)
1700 - 4th Street South
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6E1
P: 250 426-3710 | F: 250 426-3622Home Nursing
St. Mary's Band Health Centre
7470 Mission Road
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7E5
P: 250 426-5717Cranbrook Home and Prenatal Support
20 - 23rd Avenue North
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5V1
P: 250 417-6161 | F: 250 489-1734Home & Community Care Office
P: 250 420-2200Dietetics
Cranbrook Health Unit #20 - 23rd Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 4P1 P: 250 420-2207 Hrs: Wed 8:30 am - 12:30 pmDiabetic Nurse Educator
Cranbrook Health Unit Diabetes Unit #20 - 23rd Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 4P1 P: 250 420-2207 Hrs: Tues-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm In-community Ktunaxa Health Services 7472 Mission Road Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7E5 P: 250 489-4563 | F: 250 489-4585 www.ktunaxa.org
Physiotherapy
Outpatient Arthritis Program
East Kootenay Regional Hospital
13 - 24th Avenue North
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9
P: 250 426-5281 | F: 250 426-5285In-community
Kootenay Therapy Center
#8, 1777 - 2nd Street North
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G9
P: 250 426-4629Cranbrook Physiotherapy Clinic
28 South 11th Avenue
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2P1
P: 250 426-7097Rec-Plex Physiotherapy
1521 Baker Street
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1B4
P: 250 417-3368Occupational therapy
Outpatient Arthritis Program East Kootenay Regional Hospital 13 - 24th Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9 P: 250 426-5281 | F: 250 426-5285
Mental Health and Addictions
CMHA Kootenays Branch 39 - 13 Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2V4 P: 250 426-5222 | F: 250 426-2133 www.kootenays.cmha.bc.ca Adult Community/Mental Health Support Services & Detox Cranbrook Health Unit #20 - 23rd Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 4P1 P: 250 420-2207 Developmental Disability Mental Health Services 100, 117 - 10th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2N1 P: 250 426-4822 East Kootenay Addiction Services 202 - 1617 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1B4 P: 250 489-4344 www.ekass.com Mental Health Support Workers 2205 - 2nd Street North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3L4 P: 250 417-6161 Ankors AIDS Network #46 - 17th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5A8 P: 250 426-3383 | TF: 1 800 421-2437 Kootenay Clover Club House 400 Victoria Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3Y3 P: 250 426-0102 Tamarack Cottage (7 beds) 2005 - 5th Street North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 4Y2 P: 250 417-0103
Social workers
Interior Health Authority 13 - 24 Avenue North Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9 P: 250 426-5281 | TFP: 1 866 288-8082 | F: 250 426-5285 In-community Summit Community Services Society 100, 125 - 10 Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2N1 P: 250 489-3114 | F: 250 489-3151 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ben Braun 210 - 1113 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1A7 P: 250 417-7296 Ktunaxa-Kinbasket Family & Child Services 7472 Mission Road Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7E5 P: 250 489-4563 | F: 250 489-4585
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Ankors AIDS Network #46 - 17th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5A8 P: 250 426-3383 | TF: 1 800 421-2437 Hrs: Drop-in: Tues & Thurs 2 pm - 4 pm Hrs: Needle Exchange - Tues & Thurs 2 pm - 4 pm Community Respiratory Program - Travelling Clinic Provided by Interior Health P: 250 420-2297 Better Babies #46 - 17th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5A8 P: 250 489-5011 | F: 250 489-5905 Hrs: Mon-Thurs 9 am - 4 pm The Canadian Diabetes Association Cranbrook District Branch 1589 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y7 P: 250 762-9447 www.diabetes.ca Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays Violence Against Women Counseling Services 39 - 13th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2V4 P: 250 426-5222 ext. 27 Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays Youth Outreach and Family Support 39-13th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2V4 P: 250 426-7477 Elderly Services (East Kootenay) at Cranbrook Health Unit 20-23rd Avenue S Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5V1 P: 250 420-2200 HIV/AIDS Information And Support 205 14th Avenue Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3W3 P: 250 426-3383
Practice Site Information
F W Green Medical Centre 1629 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC, V1C 1B4 P: 250 426-6601 | F: 250 426-6470 Physician Site Coordinator(s) Dr. Kenneth Brown Practice Profile 3 office days, one of which is on-call for the group of ten practices, the other days are for ER work or Specialty clinics in Ambulatory care. Weekends are approximately 1 in 4 for hospital inpatients, Obs and any ER shifts that fit the schedule. Residents will see 15-20 patients per day, depending upon your pace. There is an emphasis of continuity of care of selected patients, arranging office follow up and procedures.
Training Site Information
Medical Student Training: Yes Medical Student: UBC Family Practice Resident Site: Yes Medical Resident: UBC Other professionals: Imaging and Laboratory Service Professionals Nurse Practioners Nursing Physiotherapy
Students & Residents Perspectives
On the Community Great place to be in the summer. Lots of fun outdoor recreation and beautiful surroundings to explore. On the Experience Very friendly preceptors who will arrange your schedule to give you the best experience possible. Lots of variety in the week. Typically spend 1 day in ER, 1 day with specialist (internal, Gen Surg, ENT, Anesthesia, Pediatrics etc), 1 day as “walk-in” doctor, 2 days regular family medicine clinic. Also, the opportunity to spend time in Chemo clinic with Dr. Lowden. Can do extra ER shifts on weekends. Good level of responsibility seeing patient’s on own in clinic and ER with back-up available if needed.
Challenges Call is 24/7 which can be tiring, but preceptors are always willing to rearrange things if you need a rest. Alternate between 2 preceptors
Patient Load
Practice per Day: 15-20
Office Set-up
Office Space: You share office space with the preceptors, but we do have double work stations in some offices. Each office has two exam rooms; one is used by the Resident on office days. Each exam room has a computer linked to the web and local network Payment modality: Fee-for-service Is there space for the resident to have an office an an examination room? Yes Technology: Internet Electronic Medical Records
Educational Opportunities
Hospital Rounds: Yes, weekly hospital Grand Rounds CME Teleconferences: Yes, weekly teleconferences. Conferences: Yes, there are opportunities for conferences. Journal Clubs/Reading: No Computer-based: Yes, there are opportunities for computer-based education. CCFP Small Group Learning: No Small Group Learning: Yes, there are opportunities for Small Group Learning. PBL McMaster small group What other educational opportunities are available to your students and residents (e.g., rounds, CPD)? Obs rounds, occasional Cont. Ed courses come to the region.
Preceptor Physicians
Dr. Kenneth Brown, Dr. Frank Ackerman (Emerg) Dr. Keith Lowden
