Health
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Area Clinics and Hospitals:
Walk-In Clinic
Chako Mika Mall in Nelson
Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson is Level 1 care, and includes the following:
Laboratory and radiology (x-ray) services
Emergency services 24 hours per day
Acute care beds for patient admissions for general medicine, observation, assessment, convalescence and palliative care
Low-risk obstetrical care
Outpatient ambulatory care procedures
Many clinics, including bone density, diabetic, liver, neurologist (EMG testing too), cardiology, healthy heart program, respiratory clinics once/week, oncology with IV therapy, phlebotomy
Contact Information
250-352-3111
3 View Street
Nelson BC V1L 2V1
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail
As one of four service area hospitals operating in Interior Health's network of health care facilities, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) provides hospital services to residents of the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Area.
24-hour emergency services
High-level laboratory (level three) and radiology/diagnostic imaging services
General surgery
Internal medicine
Orthopedics
Psychiatry
Other Services/Programs
Ambulatory Care Clinic
Chemical Dependency Program – This hospital-based, substance misuse program offers support and teaches coping skills.
Cognitive Therapy Program – Provides psychoeducational programs on a variety of issues.
KBRH Foundation
Trail Regional Hospital Auxiliary – These volunteers raise money for new equipment.
Contact Information
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
1200 Hospital Bench
Trail, BC V1R 4M1
Phone: 250-368-3311
TollFree: 866-368-3314
Fax: 250-364-3422
This region is also brimming with alternative health care options, including several Traditional Chinese Medical Doctors, acupuncturists, health spas, qi gong practitioners, and specialized clinics.
