Community InformationThe pretty town of Osoyoos is located in the Thompson Okanagan region of southern British Columbia, just 5 minutes from the American border. Home to Canada’s only arid desert, it is surrounded by lush fruit trees and towering mountains. Osoyoos, with its lakeside location, mild winters and hot summers, is a popular summer vacation destination. The community offers a wide range of services and amenities including over 100 merchants and services businesses, an ice rink, a curling rink and a library. Both residents and tourists enjoy local beaches, wineries and golf courses.
Osoyoos is known for its dry, desert-like climate. Summer temperatures average around 28 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures around -4 degrees. The average annual rainfall in Osoyoos is 281 mm and the average snowfall is minimal at 47 cm.
INDUSTRY:
Agriculture (fruits) and 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: 11, +1 Specialist (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinics
Desert Doctors Clinic 8305 - 78th Avenue Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-6565 | F: 250 495-6051 Osoyoos Medical Centre Box 330, 7802 Spartan Road Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-2661 | F: 250 495-2533 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Contact Info
Osoyoos Health Centre 4816 - 89th Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V1 P: 250 495-6433 | F: 250 495-5142 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pmHealth Centre Info
Situated only 20 km from the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, BC, the Osoyoos Health Centre offers:
- Alcohol & Drug Services
- Mental Health
- Pre-Natal / Pregnancy
- Cardiac Wellness
- Tuberculosis Testing
Referral Hospital: Oliver
Maternity
Midwives from Penticton, BC service this area.
Willow Community Midwives 254B Ellis Street Penticton, BC, V2A 8K3 P: 250 276-6088 | F: 250 276-6101
Lab Services
In-community
Osoyoos Medical Centre Lab Services Box 330, 7802 Spartan Road Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-2661 | F: 250 495-2533 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pmImaging Services
X-Ray Osoyoos Medical Centre Box 330, 7802 Spartan Road Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-2661 | F: 250 495-2533 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Ultrasound There are ultrasound imaging services in this community. CT There are CT imaging services in this community. MammographyMammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
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Pharmacy
Pharmasave Health Centre #011 Box 989, 8301 - 78th Avenue Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0, P: 250 495-7424 | F: 250 495-7121 Shoppers Drug Mart #262 Box 329, 8305 Main Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-6055 | F: 250 495-5395
Extended Care Services
Mariposa Gardens (103 beds) 8816 - 97th Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V5 Country Squire Retirement Villa (31 beds) 9705 North 87th Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V2 P: 250 495-6568 | F: 250 495-7466
Home Nursing
Home & Community Care Office P: 250 495-6433 Prenatal Home Visits Osoyoos Health Centre 4816 - 89th Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V1 P: 250 495-6433 | F: 250 495-5142 Hrs: Call for appointmentDietetics
Nutritional Counseling South Okanagan Cardiac Wellness Program Osoyoos Health Centre 4816 - 89th Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V1 P: 250 495-6433 | F: 250 495-5142 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pmDiabetic Nurse Educator
Diabetes Management Skills South Okanagan Cardiac Wellness Program Osoyoos Health Centre 4816 - 89th Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V1 P: 250 495-6433 | F: 250 495-5142 Hrs: 1 day/week. Call for detailsPhysiotherapy
Osoyoos Physiotherapy Clinic #102 - 7611 Spartan Drive Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-2225
Mental Health and Addictions
Osoyoos Mental Health & Addiction Services 4816 - 89th Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V1 P: 250-495-6433 Hrs: Tues, Fri 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 Bateman House 8703 - 74th Avenue Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-2748
Social workers
Osoyoos Mental Health & Addiction Services 4816 - 89th Street Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V1 P: 250-495-6433 Hrs: Tues, Fri 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 Bateman House 8703 - 74th Avenue Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V0 P: 250 495-2748
Practice Site Information
Desert Doctors Clinic 8305 78th Avenue Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 P: 250-495-6565 Physician Site Coordinator Dr. Garnett Tarr
Training Site Information
Medical Student Training: Yes
Medical Student: UBC
Family Practice Resident Site: Yes
Medical Resident: UBC
Students & Residents Perspectives
On the Community
Quiet during winters. Very busy during summer.
On the Experience
Really good but would like to see the program cover accommodations.
Challenges
Good clinic office / ER / inpatient care experiences. No Obstetrics or gynecology. High volume.
Patient Load
Practice per Day: 35-40
Resident per Day: 20-35
Educational Opportunities
Hospital Rounds: Yes
CME Teleconferences: Yes
