Community InformationNestled in the fertile Nechako Valley on the banks of the Nechako River, Vanderhoof is the Geographical Centre of the Province of British Columbia. Vanderhoof gained the designation as the Geographical Centre of BC about 1865 by surveyors during the construction of the Collins Overland Telegraph Trail. The surveyors placed a plaque at the site, which they calculated to be at the outlet of Sinkut Lake. Although the centre of BC site has since moved to it’s current and more accurate location along Highway 16, the original plaque is on display at the Vanderhoof Community Museum. (quoted from Vanderhoof tourism brochure)
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, agriculture, tourism, miningPopulation
Town Population: 4,480 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Patient Catchment: 9,000
Ages of Population: 0-17: 25.5% 18-24: 10.1% 25-64: 51.8% 65+: 12.7% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for Nechako)Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Northern Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Northern Interior
Regional District: Bulkley-Nechako
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 31.8
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 16 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Clinics Omineca Medical Clinic 3348 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-2201 Carrier Sekani Family Services Box 1219 Vanderhoof, BC, V0G 3A0 P: 250 567-2900 | TFP: 1 866 567-2333 | F: 250 567-2975
St John Hospital has been in existence since 1941. The hospital is part of the Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District serving the region.
St John Hospital services include:
- Emergency treatment
- Labor and delivery
- X-ray and ultrasound
- Minor orthopedic surgery
- Minor general surgeries
- In-patient recreation and physiotherapy
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Services that are operated on an outpatient basis from the St. John Hospital include:
- Diabetic counseling and daycare
- Occupational therapy
- Smoking cessation program
- Dietetic services and counseling
- Healthy heart program
St John Hospital is a teaching facility for the University of British Columbia. Visiting specialists are referred for orthopedics, urology, ororhino-laryngology (ENT).
Contact Info
St John Hospital RR#2, 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-2211 | F: 250 567-9713
Hospital Info
Acute beds: 17
Bassinets: 8
Complex care beds: 50
Travel distance to transfer hospital: 101 km (Prince George)
Emergency Room
There is a full service ER that is open 24/7 in this community.
Number of visits per year: 13,724 (2009/2010 Statistics)
Hospital CAEP and CTAS
CTAS Levels CTAS Level I (Resuscitation) CTAS Level II (Emergent) CTAS Level III (Urgent) CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent) CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
Anaesthetics
This community provides anaesthesia services.
Surgery
This community provides surgical services, including consults/procedures provided by visiting specialists:
minor, orthopedic (minor), general, ENT (ear, nose, throat), gynecology, plastic surgery, urology
Maternity
This community offers obstetrics and Caesarian section services.
Lab services
St. John Hospital Lab RR#2, 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-6240 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9 am-1 pmBlood Bank
There is a blood bank in this community.
Imaging services
X-ray St. John Hospital Imaging RR#2, 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-2211 ext. 23 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pmUltrasound There are ultrasound services in this community Mammography Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
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Ambulance
BC Ambulance Services provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance.
Pharmacy
Hospital St. John Hospital Pharmacy RR#2, 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-2021 | F: 250 567-2910 In-community Drugstore Pharmacy #8574 2110 Ryley Avenue Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-6005 | F: 250 567-6009 Vanderhoof Rexall Drug Store Box 160, 188 East Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-2281 | F: 250 567-9084
Extended Care
Omineca Lodge (50 beds) 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-2216 Stuart Nechako Manor (52 beds) 3277 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-2013 | F: 250 567-2018
Home Nursing
Vanderhoof Health Unit 3299 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-2013 ext. 6282 Hrs: M-F 8:30 am-12 Noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm WeCare Prince George P: 250 563-3501 | F: 250 563-6448Dietetics
St. John Hospital RR#2, 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-6256
Diabetic Nurse Educator
See Outreach Clinics for details.
Mental Health and Addictions
Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Addiction Services St. John Hospital RR#2, 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-5994 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 pm Vanderhoof Health Unit 3299 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-5994 | F: 250 567-6171 Vanderhoof Alcohol & Drug Services 192 West Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-2107 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 pm Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, 157 W. Victoria Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-9205 | F: 250 567-3939 Carrier Sekani Family Services Box 1219, 240 West Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-2900 xt. 107
Social workers
Northern Health Authority Vanderhoof Health Unit RR#2, 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-6900 | F: 250 567-6171 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Carrier Sekani Family Services Box 1219, 240 West Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 567-2900 ext. 107 | TFP: 1 866 567-2333 | F: 250 567-2975
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Northern Health Authority Vanderhoof Health Unit RR#2, 3255 Hospital Road Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2 P: 250 567-6900 | F: 250 567-6171 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Carrier Sekani Family Services Outreach Program Diabetes Care and Education Box 1219, 240 West Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 P: 250 699-6170 | F: 250 699-6179 BC Schizophrenia Society Northern Interior Region Mental Health & Addictions Prince George Office Box 504, 1117 - 6th Avenue Prince George, BC, V2L 4S6 P: 250 561-8033 | TFP: 1 888 561-8055 | F: 250 562-8015
Practice Site Information
Omineca Medical Clinic 3348 Hospital Road Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A2 250 567-2105 Physician Site Coordinator Dr. Rebecca Janssen On-Call Schedule On call for Vanderhoof is 8-10 shifts/month for full time GPs and 6 shifts/month for part time. Office Hours Monday to Friday (9 am - 5 pm)
Training Site Information
Medical Student Training: Yes
Medical Student: UBC, Out of province
Family Practice Resident Site: Yes
Medical Resident: UBC
Other professionals:
Imaging and Laboratory Service Professionals
Physiotherapy
Students & Residents Perspectives
On the Community
“Very inviting community. Were very happy to have us.”
On the Experience
“EXCELLENT rotation. Wonderful staff. Great learning environment. You get your own patients and ER shifts. You can do everything you want to and there is always back up.”
“Patient”
% Low: 10%
% Medium: 80%
% High: 10%
Patient Load
Practice per Day: 10 charts total
Physician per Day: 30
Resident per Day: 24
Office Set-up
Personnel in Office: Registered Nursing Assistants
Does your office have a surgical suite? No
Payment Modality: Private Practice Fee for Service
Do you use a consistent charting system in your practice? Yes
Is there a problem list on each chart? Yes
Is there space for the resident to have an office an an examination room? Yes
Would you expect the resident to rotate offices on a regular basis? Yes
Technology: Billing Email Internet Medline Electronic Medical Records
Educational Opportunities
Hospital Rounds: No
CME Teleconferences: Yes
Conferences: Yes, there are opportunities for conferences.
Journal Clubs/Reading: Yes, there are opportunities for journal clubs/reading.
Computer-based: Yes, there are opportunities for computer-based education.
CCFP Small Group Learning: No
What other educational opportunities are available to your students and residents (e.g., rounds, CPD)?
Invited speakers. Tuesday lunchtime presentations. Mortality and Morbidity rounds. More OB. Full Oncology Service. The college used for OR training is the Grande Prairie Regional College.
Preceptor Physicians
Dr. Bret Batchelor Dr. Suzanne Campbell Dr. Davy Dhillon Dr. Peter DeVos Dr. Nicole Ebert Dr. Sean Ebert Dr. Michael Makin Dr. Jeff Obayashi
