Community InformationThe friendly town of Oliver is located in a picturesque valley of orchards, vineyards, lakes and waterways, in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan Region in south central British Columbia. Home to numerous vineyards and more than 10 local wineries, it is known as “The Capital of Wine Country”. With its mild climate, relaxed lifestyle and scenic surroundings, Oliver is a popular residential location for retirees. Recreational opportunities in the area include hiking, cycling, canoeing, fishing and skiing.
INDUSTRY:
Wine, tourismPopulation
Town Population: 4,824 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Ages of Population: 0-17: 14.0% 18-24: 7.1% 25-64: 48.9% 65+: 30.1% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Interior Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Okanagan
Regional District: Okanagan – Similkameen
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: C
RRP Points: 6.15
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 17, +1 Specialist (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinics
Main Street Medical Associates 36005 - 97th Street Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-3411 Oliver Health Centre 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5080
South Okanagan General Hospital is a rural hospital of 18 acute care beds and emergency services serving the communities of Oliver, Osoyoos and surrounding rural areas.
Contact Info
South Okanagan General Hospital RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5000 | F: 250 498-5004
Hospital Info
Services at this hospital include:
- 24/7 Emergency Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Pharmacy Services
- X-ray Services
- Laboratory Services
- Mental Health Services
- Home Support Service
- Residential Care Services
- Social Work Services
- Dietitian Services
- Diabetes Education
- Public Health
- Community Care
Acute Care Beds: 18
Major Medical Centre: Kelowna (124 km)
Emergency Room
There is a full service Emergency Room in this community that is open 24/7.
Number of Visits Per Year: Scheduled: 1,661 / Unscheduled: 15,772 (2007/2008: IHA Stats)
Travel distance to transfer hospital: 124 km to Kelowna
Hospital 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)Anaesthetics
There are anaesthesia services in this community.
Surgery
There are surgical services in this community.
Maternity
Midwives from Penticton, BC service this area.
Willow Community Midwives
254B Ellis Street Penticton, BC, V2A 8K3 P: 250 276-6088 | F: 250 276-6101Lab services
South Okanagan General Hospital Lab RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5015 | F: 250 498-5070 Hrs: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 2:00 pmImaging services
X-Ray
South Okanagan General Hospital Imaging RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5000 | F: 250 498-5004 MRI There are MRI imaging services in this community, including mobile MRI
MammographyMammography 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
South Okanagan General Hospital Pharmacy RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5038 | F: 250 498-5028 In-community Oliver Pharmacy 35824 - 97th Street Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 485-4007 | F: 250 485-4002 Pharmasave #57 Box 1500, 36023 - 97 Street Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-2830 | F: 250 498-2835 Shoppers Drug Mart #2124 Box 219, 9151 - 350th Ave Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-3388 | F: 250 498-3546 Shoppers Drug Mart #2125 Oliver Plaza Box 1798, Highway 97 South Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-3663 | F: 250 498-4988
Extended Care
McKinney Place (75 beds) South Okanagan General Hospital 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5040 In-community Sunnybank Centre 36657 - 79th Street Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-4951
Home Nursing
South Okanagan General Hospital RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5000 | F: 250 498-5004 In-community Home & Community Care Office P: 250 498-5080 We Care Penticton P: 250 493-6693 | F: 250 492-3883
Dietetics
Nutritional Services South Okanagan General Hospital RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5000 | F: 250 498-5004
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Diabetes Education South Okanagan General Hospital RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5000 | F: 250 498-5004
Physiotherapy
Rehabiliation Services South Okanagan General Hospital RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5000 | F: 250 498-5004
Occupational therapy
Mental Health and Addictions
Mental Health Services South Okanagan General Hospital RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5000 | F: 250 498-5004 In-community Desert Sun Counselling & Resource Centre Oliver Alcohol & Drug Services Box 1890, 35649 - 99th Street Oliver, BC, VOH 1T0 P: 250 498-2538 Hrs: Mon, Wed, Thur 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Osoyoos/Oliver Mental Health Centre 8701 Main Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-6543 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Social workers
Interior Health Authority South Okanagan General Hospital RR#3, 7139 - 362nd Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5000 | F: 250 498-5004 In-community Sandra Cragg 37292 - 71st Street Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-3335
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Interior Health Authority Hospice Outreach Services RR#3, 9971 - 350 Avenue Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 P: 250 498-5080
