Community InformationThe mountain community of Sparwood is located in the Elk Valley in southeast British Columbia amidst the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Sparwood was originally settled in the nineteenth century as a coal mining town. It continues to be the source of coal exported all over the world from British Columbia. Modern Sparwood is also home to a flourishing tourist industry due to its proximity to spectacular skiing, fly fishing, rafting and hunting.
INDUSTRY:
Tourism, outdoor recreationPopulation
Town Population: 3,667 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Ages of Population: 0-17: 19.3% 18-24: 10.3% 25-64: 59.0% 65+: 11.4% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Interior Health
Health Service Delivery Area: East Kootenay
Regional District: East Kootenay
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 25.00
Practitioners
General Practitioners: 4 (www.cpsbc.ca)
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Contact Info
Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-6212 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pmHealth Centre Info
- interprofessional primary care team (physicians, nurses)
- public health nurse
- diabetic educator
- mental health counsellor
- urgent care
- dialysis
Emergency Room
This community has a limited service Emergency Room that provides urgent care. It is open daily from 8 am – 7 pm.
Number of Visits per Year: 4,633 (2009/2010: IHA Stats)
Travel Distance to Nearest Hospital: 32 km to Fernie
Health Centre 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)
Lab services
Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-6212 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 3:00 pmImaging services
X-Ray Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-6212 | F: 250 425-2313 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 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
Peoples Drug Mart #146 Box 717, 107 Centennial Square Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-2015 | F: 250 425-0294
Home Nursing
Prenatal Home Visits Sparwood Health Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-6212 Home & Community Care Office P: 250 425-6212
Dietetics
Outpatient Nutritional Services Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-6212
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Diabetes Education Centre Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 Hrs: Tues-Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm In-community Canadian Diabetes Association Box 1076 Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Services Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-6212 In-community Sparwood Physiotherapy 116 Centennial Square Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 778 518-5623 | F: 778 518-5624
Mental Health and Addictions
Mental Health & Addictions Services Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-2064 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pmSocial workers
Sparwood Primary Health Care Centre 570 Pine Avenue Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0 P: 250 425-2064
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CYMH Fernie 341 - 2nd Avenue Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 P: 250 423-5311 Ankors AIDS Network #46 - 17th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5A8 P: 250 426-3383 | F: 1 800 421-2437
