Community InformationThe village of New Denver is located in the West Kootenay region of south eastern British Columbia on beautiful Slocan Lake in view of the spectacular peaks of Valhalla Mountains. With several flourishing industries in the area, New Denver is home to a wide variety of shops and services. Residents take pride in their gardens and enjoy the community’s many recreational opportunities including cross country and downhill skiing, golfing, fishing, hiking, swimming and boating.
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, tourismPopulation
Town Population: 504 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Ages of Population:
0-17: 17.4%
18-24: 7.7%
25-64: 53.5%
65+: 21.4% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for Arrow Lakes)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Interior Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Kootenay Boundary
Regional District: Central Kootenay
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 32.20
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 2 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinic
New Denver Medical Clinic Slocan Community Health Centre Box 9, 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911 Hrs: Mon-Fri 7 am - 5 pm
The Slocan Community Health Centre has an interprofessional team which provides primary health care services to the community.
Routine procedures and some health concerns may be handled by the primary health care nurse, who works closely with the doctors as part of the interdisciplinary team. There is also a public health nurse, a diabetic educator, and a mental health counsellor on the team.
Contact Info
Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911 Hrs: Mon-Fri 7 am - 5 pmHospital Info
Services:
- Continuing Care & Home Support
- Emergency Department
- Diabetic Education
- Foot Care
- Heart Health
- Massage Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- On-site Lab, X-ray & ECG
- Residential Care
- Respiratory Therapy
- Smoking Cessation
The interdisciplinary team at the Slocan Community Health Centre includes:
- Family Doctors
- Primary Health Care Nurses
- Public Health Nurses
- Home Care Nurses
- Mental Health Clinicians
- Dietitians & Nutritionists
- Physiotherapists
- X-ray Technicians
Emergency Room
There is a limited service Emergency Room in this community. It is open 24/7.
Number of Visits Per Year: 2,145 (2009/2010: IHA Stats)
Travel distance to nearest hospital: 292 km to Kelowna
Hospital CAEP and CTAS
CAEP Classification
Description Level 3 – Without inpatient beds, Staffed RNs and a few physicians, might provide long term care, definitive care for appropriate conditions, stabilization and transfer to another facility as required, usually not 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)
Maternity
Midwives from Kaslo, BC service this area.
Marama Midwifery PO Box 1075 Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0 P: 250 353-2213
Lab services
Slocan Community Health Centre Lab 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911 | F: 250 358-7117 Hrs: Tues, Fri 8 am - 10 amBlood Bank
There is a blood bank in this community.
Imaging services
X-Ray Slocan Community Health Centre Imaging 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911 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.
Extended Care
The Pavillion (26 beds) Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911
Home Nursing
Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911 In-community Home & Community Care Office P: 250 358-7804
Dietetics
Nutritionists & Dietitians Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Diabetes Education Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitative Services Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911
Occupational therapy
Rehabilitative Services Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7911 In-community Scott Rookes Therapy Services Box 115 New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7223
Mental Health and Addictions
New Denver Alcohol & Drug Services Slocan Community Health Centre 401 Galena Avenue New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 P: 250 358-7823
Kootenay Boundary Health Improvement Network Liver Clinic 3 View Street Nelson, BC, V1L 2V1 P: 250 354-2348
Hrs: 8 am – 4 pm, every 3 months. Call for details
