Community InformationIn a picturesque setting on the banks of the Peace River in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northeastern British Columbia, is the small town of Hudson’s Hope. Hudson’s Hope is the third oldest community in the province, and is steeped in fur-trading history dating back to the late 1700’s. The Hudson’s Hope area is also one of the richest sites of fossils and dinosaur footprints in the world. Summer recreational activities in the area include boating, hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are enjoyed during the winter months.
INDUSTRY:
Archeology, outdoor recreation, tourismPopulation
Town Population: 970 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Ages of Population:
0-17: 27.1%
18-24: 10.4%
25-64: 55.3%
65+: 7.2% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for Peace River North)
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: 48.75
Practitioners
General Practitioners: 5 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Hudson’s Hope has an excellent small-town health facility offering a range of services as well as two emergency room beds.
Currently there are doctors on rotation offering services to patients four days a week.
The clinic includes a doctor’s office with two exam rooms, along with a dental clinic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and retail pharmacy on site.
Contact Info
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre
Box 599, 10309 Kyllo Street
Hudson’s Hope, BC, V0C 1V0
P: 250 783-9991 | F: 250 783-9125
Hrs: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
http://careers.northernhealth.ca/Communities/NortheastRegion/HudsonsHope.aspx
Emergency Room
There is a limited service Emergency Room in this community that provides urgent care services.
It is open from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm daily.
Number of Visits per Year: 932 (2009/2010 Statistics: NHA)
Number of Emergency Care Beds: 2
Travel Distance to Nearest Hospital: 380 km to Prince George
Lab services
Hudson’s Hope Gething, Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
Box 599, 10309 Kyllo Street
Hudson’s Hope, BC, V0C 1V0
P: 250 783-9991 | F: 250 783-9125
Hrs: 9 am – 4 pm
Imaging services
X-Ray
Hudson’s Hope Gething, Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
Box 599, 10309 Kyllo Street
Hudson’s Hope, BC, V0C 1V0
P: 250 783-9991 | F: 250 783-9125
Mammography
Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Pharmacy
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre Pharmacy
Box 599, 10309 Kyllo Street
Hudson’s Hope, BC, V0C 1V0
P: 250 783-9991 | F: 250 783-9125
Extended Care
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre
Box 599, 10309 Kyllo Street
Hudson’s Hope, BC, V0C 1V0
P: 250 783-9991 | F: 250 783-9125
Home Nursing
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre
Box 599, 10309 Kyllo Street
Hudson’s Hope, BC, V0C 1V0
P: 250 783-9991 | F: 250 783-9125
Physiotherapy
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre
Physiotherapy Department
Box 599, 10309 Kyllo Street
Hudson’s Hope, BC, V0C 1V0
P: 250 783-9991 | F: 250 783-9125
BC Schizophrenia Society North East Region
Mental Health & Addictions
11204 – 107 Street
Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6J7
P: 250 261-9189 | TFP: 1 888 266-6660
www.bcss.org
