Community InformationBoasting the second highest elevation of any city in Canada, the town of Kimberley, in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, is a popular tourist destination. Four distinct seasons attract visitors from around the world to enjoy the top quality skiing, snowboarding, golf and hiking in the area. In 1973, downtown Kimberley was transformed into an alpine themed pedestrian-only mall featuring shops and restaurants. Numerous festivals and special events are held here throughout the year.
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, ranching, tourism, service industries, value-added wood manufacturing and government agencies, outdoor recreationPopulation
Town Population: 7,147 (BC Stats, 2006 Census)
Ages of Population:
0-17: 16.7%
18-24: 8.5%
25-64: 55.6%
65+: 19.2% (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: 11 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinic
Kimberley Medical Clinic
260 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2Y6
P: 250 427-4861
Mailing Address:
Kimberley Medical Clinic
PO Box 160 Stn. Main
Kimberley, BC
V1A 2Y6
The Kimberley Primary Health Care Centre is one of ten primary health care centres located throughout the Interior Health region. Routine procedures (e.g., blood pressure checks, dressing changes, etc.) and minor health concerns may be handled by the primary health care nurse, who works with the doctors as part of our interdisciplinary team at the health centre. Or, you might even see the public health nurse, the diabetic educator or the mental health counsellor. It all depends on your needs.
Contact Info
Kimberley Health Centre
260 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Health Centre Info
The interdisciplinary team at the Kimberley Primary Health Care Centre includes:
- Primary Health Care Nurses
- Public Health Nurses
- Home Care Nurses
- Diabetes Educators
- Case Managers
- Home Support Workers
- Mental Health Clinician
- Nutritionist
- Rehabilitation Therapists
- Hospice Society
Lab services
LifeLabs Laboratory Testing Services
Kimberley Primary Health Care Centre
260 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2106
Imaging services
X-Ray
Kimberley Health Centre
260 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
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
Shoppers Drug Mart #2282
350 Ross Street
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2Z9
P: 250 427-2181 | F: 250 427-2171
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy #2285
#1, 260 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-4432 | F: 250 427-4463
Nurse Practitioner
Kimberley Health Centre
250 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Extended Care
Kimberley Special Care Home (53 beds)
386 – 2nd Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2Z8
P: 250 427-4807
Home Nursing
Kimberley Health Centre
260 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Home & Community Care Office
P: 250 427-2215
Dietetics
Dietitian Services
Kimberley Primary Health Care Centre
250 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Diabetes Education
Kimberley Health Centre
260 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
Hrs: Wed 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitative Therapies
Kimberley Health Centre
260 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
In-community
Purcell Physiotherapy Clinic
115 Swan Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 1Y2
P: 250 427-6007
Occupational therapy
Rehabilitative Services
Kimberley Health Centre
250 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
Mental Health and Addictions
Mental Health Centre
Kimberley Primary Health Care Centre
250 – 4th Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 2R6
P: 250 427-2215
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Social workers
In-community
Steven Baker
64 – 101 Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 1A4
P: 250 427-1738
Summit Community Services Society
395 Wallinger Avenue
Kimberley, BC, V1A 1Z3
Hrs: Mon-Thurs 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Ankors AIDS Network
#46 – 17th Avenue South
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5A8
P: 250 426-3383 | TFP: 1 800 421-2437Easy Kootenay Supported Child Development Program
20A – 12th Avenue North
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3V7
P: 250 426-4043 | TFP: 1 800 426-4043Provincial Outreach Program
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
3400 Westwood Drive
Prince George, BC, V2N 1S1
Southeast Kootenay Contact
P: 250 417-0112The Canadian Diabetes Association
Kimberley & District Branch
1589 Sutherland Avenue
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y7
P: 250 762-9447
www.diabetes.ca
