Community InformationSituated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in the southeast corner of British Columbia, the picturesque community of Elkford is surrounded by lush sub-alpine forests, spectacular alpine meadows, majestic waterfalls, crystal clear lakes and streams. Elkford prides itself on being “The Wilderness Capital of B.C.” attracting visitors with cameras, binoculars and sketchpads to view the natural beauty and diverse wildlife in the area. While tourism is a growing industry for Elkford, mining is the main source of employment here. Elkford is home to a state-of-the-art recreation centre complete with a swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Outdoor recreational opportunities include mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing.
INDUSTRY:
Mining, outdoor recreation, tourismPopulation
Town Population: 2,523 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)Ages of the Population:
0-17: 19.3%
18-24: 10.3%
25-64: 59.0%
65+: 11.4% (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: 33.00
Practitioner + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 3 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinic
Elkford Medical Clinic
Box 250, 212 Alpine Street
Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0
P: 250 865-2215
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The Elkford Health Care Centre is a fully-equipped health care centre that provides primary care, emergency care, physiotherapy, public health services, mental health services, drug and alcohol counselling, and youth outreach services.
Contact Info
Elkford Health Care Centre
Box 250, 212 Alpine Way
Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0
P: 250 865-2215
www.elkford.ca/health_servicesHealth Centre Info
Features of this health centre include:
- 2 full time doctors (with hospital privileges)
- nursing staff
- lab
- x-ray services
- part time physiotherapist
- visiting public health services
- drug and alcohol counsellors
- mental health outreach
- youth outreach
A doctor is available for after-hour life threatening emergency services on an on-call basis three nights a week, with nurses available during four-hour shifts on the weekend.
After hour emergencies are handled by the Sparwood Medical Centre.
Emergency Room
There is a limited service Emergency Room in this community.
A doctor is available for after-hour life threatening emergency services on an on-call basis three nights a week, with nurses available during four-hour shifts on the weekend.
Hrs: Mon-Fri 9 am – 5 pm, Sat/Sun/Stat Holidays 8 am – 2 pm
Number of Visits per Year: 1,693 (2009/2010: IHA Stats)
Travel Distance to the Nearest Hospital:
All other after hour emergencies are handled by the Sparwood Medical Centre. Closest major medical centre is 693 km in Kelowna.
Health Centre 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
Elkford Health Centre
Box 250, 212 Alpine Way
Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0
P: 250 865-2247 | F: 250 865-2797
Hrs: daytime onlyImaging services
X-Ray Elkford Health Centre Box 250, 212 Alpine Way Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0 P: 250 865-2247 | F: 250 865-2797 CT There are CT services in this community.
Mammography
Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
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BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Pharmacy
Stikine Health Centre - Telepharmacy
7171 Highway 37
Dease Lake, BC, V0C 1L0
TFP: 1 866 403-7320Home Nursing
Prenatal Home Visits Elkford Health Care Centre 212 Alpine Way Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0 P: 250 865-2247
In-community
Home & Community Care Office:
P: 250 425-2064
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Diabetes Education Program - East Kootenays
Elkford Health Care Centre
212 Alpine Way
Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0
P: 250 865-2247Physiotherapy
Elkford Physiotherapy
216 Alpine Way
Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0
P: 250 865-7111Mental Health and Addictions
Ankors AIDS Network
#46 - 17th Avenue South
Cranbrook, BC
P: 250 426-3383 | TFP: 1 800 421-2437
