Community InformationSurrounded by mountains, waterfalls, meadows and rivers, the scenic town of McBride is located in the Mount Robson Valley in northern British Columbia. Settled during the construction of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1911, the town’s history is tied to railroads and forestry. Agriculture, forestry and tourism form the basis of its economy today. The recent revitalization of the downtown area and opening of a new hotel attests to the town’s growth in recent years. A short drive from countless scenic wonders, McBride is a popular destination for heli-skiing, hiking, fishing and whitewater rafting.
INDUSTRY:
Agriculture, forestry, tourismPopulation
Town Population: 586 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Ages of Population:
0-17: 1.5%
18-24: 10.6%
25-64: 56.9%
65+: 11.0% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for Prince George Region)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Northern Health
Health Services Delivery Area: Northern Interior
Regional District: Fraser-Fort George
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 37.40
Practitioners
General Practitioners: 2 (www.cpsbc.ca)
McBride Hospital and Health Centre provides a number of different services to serve the population of the community and the Robson Valley under one roof.
Contact Info
McBride & District Hospital and Health Centre
Box 669, 1136 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-2251 | F: 250 569-3369
http://careers.northernhealth.ca/Communities/NorthernInterior/McBride.aspx
Hospital Info
Emergency Room
There is a limited service Emergency Room in this community. It is open 24/7.
Number of Visits per Year: 2,062 (2009/2010 Statistics: NHA)
Travel Distance to Transfer Hospital: 212 km to Prince George
Maternity
Midwives from Prince George service this area.
Northern Midwifery Care
Suite 206 – 1811 Victoria Street
Prince George, BC, V2L 2L6
P: 250 562-0834
Lab services
McBride & District Hospital and Health Centre
Box 669, 1136 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-2251 ext. 687 | F: 250 569-3369
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am – 3 pm
Blood Bank
There is a blood bank in this community.
Imaging services
X-Ray
McBride & District Hospital and Health Centre
Box 669, 1136 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-2251 ext. 687 or ext. 213 for messages | F: 250 569-3369
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am – 3 pm
CT
There are CT imaging services in this community.
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Pharmacy
Robson Valley Pharmacy
1136 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-8811
Extended Care
McBride & District Hospital and Health Centre (8 beds)
Box 669, 1136 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-2251 | F: 250 569-3369
Home Nursing
McBride Community Health Services
1126 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-2251 ext. 234
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Diabetes Education Coordinator
McBride & District Hospital and Health Centre
1136 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-2251 | F: 250 569-3369
Physiotherapy
E. Kim Hammerstedt Physiotherapy
Box 648, 246 Main Street
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-0107
Mental Health and Addictions
Robson Valley Mental Health & Addictions
McBride Health Unit
1136 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-2251 ext. 238 | F: 250 569-2232
Hrs: Mon, Wed, 2nd Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
McBride Health Unit
McBride & District Hospital and Health Centre
1126 – 5th Avenue
McBride, BC, V0J 2E0
P: 250 569-2251 ext. 226 | F: 250 569-2232
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Services: STI testing and treatment, STI counselling, HIV Pre & Post test counselling and testing, pregnancy testing, emergency contraceptive pills, birth control information, immunizations and needle exchange.
BC Schizophrenia Society Northern Interior Region
Mental Health & Addictions
Prince George Office
Box 504, 1117 – 6th Avenue
Prince George, BC, V2L 4S6
P: 250 561-8033 | TFP: 1 888 561-8055 | F: 250 562-8015
www.bcss.org
