- Overview
- Demographics
- Health Centre
- Hospital
- Community Health Services
- Outreach Clinic
- UBC Medical Training Sites
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Community InformationPowell River’s modern history is largely based on the forest industry and abundant natural resources in the area. The town was named in 1881, after the BC Minister of Indian Affairs at the time.
The Community of Powell River is located on the Sunshine Coast of BC, 141 km northwest of Vancouver. It boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, an all-weather track, ball fields and a large recreation complex. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the numerous parks, beaches and hiking trails in the area. Powell River is known as one of the prime destinations for winter diving in North America.
The area experiences a moderate coastal climate with sunny, mainly dry summers and almost snow-free winters. The average temperatures in July is 22.7 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperatures in January is 1.7 degrees.
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, tourism, mining and fishing Population
Town Population: 13,157 (2016 Census)
Patient Catchment: 20,000
Ages of Population: 0-17: 16.9% 18-24: 9.5% 25-64: 52.4% 65+: 21.2% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority:
Health Service Delivery Area: North Shore/Coast Garibaldi
Regional District: Powell River
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: C
RRP Points: 12.00
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 43 (www.cpsbc.ca) + 13 Speciality Practise
Clinics Westview Medical Clinic 4794 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6 P: 604 485-6261 | F: 604 485-2820 www.tmca-pr.ca Tla'Amin Health Community Services 4895 Salish Drive Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z3 P: 604 483-3009 | TFP: 1 888-271-5555 | F: 604 483-2466 www.sliammon.bc.ca Bruce Hobson MD Inc. Danielle Marentette MD Inc. 6935 Harvie Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5H9 P: 604 485-0136 | F: 604 485-0130
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Powell River Community Health Centre 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 604 485-3310 | F: 604 485-3305 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Contact Info
Powell River General Hospital 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 604 485-3211 | F: 604 485-3245
Hospital Info
Powell River General Hospital is a 37 bed facility providing services that include:
- surgery
- endoscopy
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- obstetrics
- in-patient psychiatry
- oncology
- emergency and diagnostic services
The ICU treats patients who are severely ill and/or require ventilation. Clients who require complex care may be transferred to other intensive care facilities. Open 24/7.
Acute Care Beds: 37 (includes emergency)
ICU Beds: 4
Community Transfer: Nanaimo (365 km)
Referral Hospital: Lions Gate Hospital
Tertiary Care Center Referral Site: St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital
Emergency Room
This community has a full service Emergency Room with supporting labs, radiology, and OR services available 24/7.
# of Visits per Year: 17,310 (2009/2010 Statistics: VCHA)
Travel Distance to Transfer Hospital: Nanaimo (365 km)
There is an ICU that treats patients who are severely ill and/or require ventilation. Four bed unit. Clients who require complex care may be transferred to other intensive care facilities. Open 24/7.
Hospital CAEP and CTAS
CTAS Level
CTAS Level I (Resuscitation) CTAS Level II (Emergent) CTAS Level III (Urgent) CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent) CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
Surgery
This community provides surgical services, including major, minor, and orthopedic procedures.
Anaesthetics
This community provides anaesthesia services.
Maternity
This community provides Caesarian Section services.
Midwives from Courtenay and Comox service this area.
Lab services
Powell River General Hospital Lab 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 504 485-3266 | F: 604 485-3236 Hrs: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pmBlood Bank
This community has a blood bank.
Imaging services
X-Ray Powell River General Hospital Imaging 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 504 485-3282 | F: 604 485-3284 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm Ultrasound This community has ultrasound imaging services. CT This community has CT imaging services Additional Services Mammography, Fluoroscopy
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Pharmacy
Powell River General Hospital Pharmacy 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 504 485-3222 | F: 604 485-3247 In-community Medicine Shoppe #309 Unit E - 4670 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 2L1 P: 604 485-5530 | F: 604 485-5536 Pharmasave Health Centre #062 106 - 4801 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 3B7 P: 604 485-7703 | F: 604 485-7758 Safeway Food and Drug - Pharmacy #182 7040 Barnet Street Powell River, BC, V8A 2A1 P: 604 485-4244 | F: 604 485-3063 Shoppers Drug Mart #276 Town Centre Mall #15 - 7100 Alberni Street Powell River, BC, V8A 5K9 P: 604 485-2844 | F: 604 485-9477 Wal-mart Pharmacy #3072 Town Centre Mall #23 - 7100 Alberni Street Powell River, BC, V8A 5K9 P: 604 485-0141 | F: 604 485-9807 Westview Pharmacy 4794D Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6 P: 604 485-2929 | F: 604 485-2924
Extended Care
Evergreen Extended Care (75 beds) 4970 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5P2 P: 604 485-2208 | F: 604 485-3271 In-community Olive Devaud Residence (81 beds) 7105 Kemano Road Powell River, BC, V8A 1L8 P: 604 485-9868
Home Nursing
Ambulatory Home Care Nursing Clinic 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 604 485-3310 We Care Comox Valley TFP: 1 888 334-8531 | TFF: 1 888 334-8571
Dietetics
Powell River General Hospital Nutritional Services 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 504 485-3222 | F: 604 485-3247
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Diabetes Education Centre Powell River General Hospital 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 504 485-3222 | F: 604 485-3247 In-community Canadian Diabetes Association Box 25 Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z5 Tla'Amin Health Community Services 4895 Salish Drive Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z3 P: 604 483-3009 | TFP: 1 888 271-5555 | F: 604 483-2466 www.sliammon.bc.ca
Physiotherapy
In-community Westview Physiotherapy 4794 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6 P: 604 485-4439 On Track Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation 106 - 7373 Duncan Street Powell River, BC, V8A 1W6 P: 604 485-4660 Jmj Physiotherapy 3858 Quadra Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5B7 P: 604 485-4911
Occupational therapy
Powell River Associates for Community Living #201 - 4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 2L2 P: 604 485-6411 | F: 604 485-6419 www.pracl.ca
Mental Health and Addictions
Powell River General Hospital 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 504 485-3222 | F: 604 485-3247 In-community CYMH Powell River 202 - 7373 Duncan Street Powell River, BC, V8A 1W6 P: 604 495-3722 Tla'Amin Health Community Services 4895 Salish Drive Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z3 P: 604 483-3009 | TFP: 1 888 271-5555 | F: 604 483-2466 www.sliammon.bc.ca Sunshine Coast Health Center 2174 Fleury Road Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z2 P: 604 487-9010 Services: 30 day treatment for men. www.schc.ca Sunshine Coast Treatment Services 4739 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 3B5 P: 604 485-7983
Social workers
Ministry of Children and Family Development 6944 Alberni Street Powell River, BC, V8A 2C1 P: 604 485-0633 Powell River Community Corrections 125 - 6953 Alberni Street Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8 P: 604 485-3601 | TFP: 1 800 475-0091 | F: 604 485-3606
BC Schizophrenia Society Mental Health & Addictions P: 604 485-8266 www.bcss.org Public Health Dental Services Powell River Community Health Centre Vancouver Coastal Health 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 604 485-3310 Child and Youth Mental Health Clinical Counselling Service 7373 Duncan Street Powell River, BC, V8A 1W6 P: 604 485-3090 Powell River Outreach SAFE Clinic Community Resource Centre 4752 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6 Hrs: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 10 am - 12 noon
Services: STI Testing/Screening, STI Treatment, HIV Counselling and Testing, Community Education, Hepatitis Testing, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy testing, counseling & support.
Powell River Youth Clinic 3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3 P: 604 485-3310 Hrs: Tues 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Drop-inServices: Birth Control, Emergency contraception, PAP tests, STI testing & treatment, HIV testing, Pregnancy testing, options counselling, referrals, Immunization.
Babies Open New Doors (BOND) Power River Employment Program 103 - 4511 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 2K5 P: 604 485-2604 | F: 604 485-9244 BC Schizophrenia Society Mental Health & Addictions P: 604 485-8266 www.bcss.org Powell River & Region Transition House Society Violence Against Women Counseling Services 209 - 4801 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 3B7 P: 604 485-5335
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Practice Site Information
Bruce Hobson MD Inc Danielle Marentette MD Inc 6935 Harvie Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 5H9 P: 604 485-0136 | F: 604 485-0130 Westview Medical Clinic Associates 4797 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 3B6 P: 604 485-6261
Practice Profile
Residents will work with one to two preceptors who will always be available for consultation. Expected to see 15-25 patients per day at intervals of 15 minutes.
You will work 4.5 days at the clinic and can do youth clinic, ER shifts and specialists as desired within this schedule. Start at the hospital at 8:00 am and clinic at 8:45 am.
They will work in the ER with regular ER physician in hospital, can follow and deliver own OB patients with support. During a 16 week rotation, you may have up to 5 deliveries. GP Surgeries will be assisting only.
Office hours
8:00 am at Hospital, 8:45 am in Clinic
Training Site Information
Medical Student Training: Yes
Medical Student: UBC
Family Practice Resident Site: Yes
Medical Resident: UBC
Students & Residents Perspectives
On The Community
“A beautiful location and a friendly, welcoming population. Lots to do, even in the winter, but I have heard the summer is amazing. Mild temperatures in the winter, beaches in the summer. Powell River has a large number of disabled individuals living in the community, and consequent an enormous population of volunteers. The caring nature of the community is very noticeable.”
On The Experience
“Fabulous. I worked with Dr Hobson and Dr Marentette at the smaller medical office. They are a great combination. They create a good balance of independence and support. Great EMR. Lovely office staff. Huge office to yourself.”
Challenges
“That steep hill got to me a few times. It also rained everyday in November. You will meet your patients in the community, so that is something to get used to as well.”
Patient Economics
% Low: 5%
% Medium: 90%
% High: 5%
Patient Load
Practice per day: 60
Physician per day: 30
Resident per day: 15 – 25
Office Set-up
Personnel in Office: Nurse Practioners
Does your office have a surgical suite? Yes
Payment Modality: Fee-for-service
Do you use consistent charting system in your practice? Yes
Is their a problem list on each chart? Yes
Is there space for the resident to have an office and exam room? Yes
Would you expect the resident to rotate offices on a regular basis? Yes
Technology:
Billing Email Internet Medline Healthnet in town
Educational Opportunities
Hospital Rounds: Yes
CME Teleconferences: Yes
Conferences: Yes, there are opportunities for conferences.
Journal Clubs/Reading: No
Computer Based: Yes, there are opportunities for computer-based education.
CCFP Small Group Learning: No
Small Group Learning: No
Preceptor Physicians
Hobson/Marentette Clinic: Dr. Bruce Hobson, Dr. Danielle Marentette, Dr. Susan Horsfall
Westview Medical Associates: Dr. Barrie McDonald, Dr. Jeff Lynskey, Dr. Stephen Burns
