Why Retire Here

Health Services Information

When choosing a community in which to retire, health care services are going to be a "top of mind" issue. Well, in Campbell River, we're happy to lay your concerns at rest. An array of care services are provided by the Vancouver Island Health Authority right here at home, or within a reasonable travelling distance of Campbell River. For detailed information about health services provided by the Vancouver Island Health Authority, visit their website at www.viha.ca .

Campbell River Hospital
an accredited 59-bed acute care facility that includes:

24-hour Emergency Services	Internal Medicine
Aboriginal Health	Laboratory Services
Adult In-Patient/Out-Patient Rehabilitation	Mammography
Ambulatory Care	Maternity and Neonatal Services
Cancer Care Unit	Mental Health
CT Scans	Orthopedic Surgery
Day Surgery	Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Dental Surgery	Pacemaker Clinic
Diabetes Education Services	Paediatric Medicine
Endoscopy	Palliative Care
Fluoroscopy	Plastic Surgery
General Radiography	Respiratory Rehabilitation
General Surgery	Telemetry
Gynecology	Ultrasound
Intensive Care	Urology

Helicopter medical evacuation is readily available right outside the Hospital's Emergency Department. Med-evacs are transported to tertiary care centres in Vancouver or Victoria - less than 45 minutes by air.

Doctors and Medical Specialists
More than 40 general practitioners serve the Campbell River area, and you can find out who is taking new patients by visiting the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Complex Care
Residential care facilities provide 24-hour professional care and supervision for people who have complex health needs. Staff members administer medications and assist residents with daily activities such as eating, bathing and dressing.

Residential Care Facilities

Sunshine Lodge 250 287-7111	Yucalta Lodge 250 286-1051
Sunshine Manor 250 286-0006	Evergreen Seniors Home 250 286-7274
Under construction (opening Summer 2008)	New Horizons Care Home (96 beds) 250 203-3795

Assisted Living
Designed for seniors who need some assistance with daily living and medical services, but who do not require 24-hour medical care. An assisted living setting includes the following components:

A private housing unit with a lockable door;
Hospitality services like twice-daily meals, housekeeping, laundry, social and recreational activities and a 24-hour emergency system; and
Personal care services with daily living tasks like mobility, personal hygiene, eating and managing medications.

Assisted Living Facilities
Ironwood Place 250 287-4486

Home Care
Supports the independent living of seniors, and is recognized as being a healthy alternative to facility care for many. Many seniors prefer to stay at home, and a growing range of home care options is available to meet their needs, including:

Post-acute care like intravenous and oxygen therapies
Home care assistance with daily living tasks
Adult day programs
Meals-on-Wheels and other services
Home-based palliative care
Home-care nursing
Home-based rehabilitation such as occupational therapy or physiotherapy.

Medical Clinics
Three walk-in medical clinics have been established in Campbell River, providing immediate care for non-emergency illness.

Alder Medical Centre
277 Evergreen Road 250-287-7441
Quinsam Medical Group
520 - 2nd Avenue 250-286-0601
River City Medical Clinic
1424 A Island Highway (at Superstore) 250-287-2111

Other medical clinics are located at:
Hillside Medical Centre
360 - 2nd Avenue 250-287-7708
North Island Orthopedics
301 - 909 Island Highway 250-287-2174
Plastic Surgery Clinic
108 - 911 Island Highway 250-287-8077
Quadra Island Medical Clinic
654 Harper Quadra Island 250-285-3540
Seawatch Medical Clinic
203 - 2276 S. Island Highway 250-923-1189
Willow Point Medical Clinic
2116 S. Island Highway 250-923-6144

Public Health/Prevention Services
Prevention Services staff work together with communities, families and individuals to be healthy and stay healthy. Prevention staff offer speech, hearing, nutrition, dental and nursing services. Health services are available free of charge for individuals and families at your local Health Unit.

Prevention Services intiatives include information about Healthy Choices(Sexual Health), Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, and Tobacco Reduction.

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