East Kootenay Medical Community
Division Members
The EK Division is made up of 128 family physicians
Family Medical Clinics
The East Kootenay has 19 medical clinics which include:
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Specialists in the East Kootenay include:
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Hospitals
East Kootenay is part of the Interior Health Authority and home to five hospitals including:
Creston Valley Hospital
The Creston Valley Hospital & Health Centre is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the East Kootenay health service area. Located in Creston, south east BC between Osoyoos and Cranbrook, the hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient and emergency.
East Kootenay Regional Hospital
The East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) is in the East Kootenay health service area and responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area.
Located in Cranbrook, between Kimberley and Fernie, EKRH offers services including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, Level 3 laboratory, acute and obstetrical care.
Elk Valley Hospital
The Elk Valley Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the East Kootenay health service area. Located in Fernie, south east BC, the hospital offers services including inpatient, obstetrics, and emergency.
Golden and District Hospital
The Golden and District Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the East Kootenay health service area. Located in Golden, east central BC, the hospital offers services including inpatient, obstetrics, and emergency.
Invermere and District Hospital
The Invermere and District Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the East Kootenay health service area. Located in south of Golden, east central BC, the hospital offers services including acute care, laboratory, and 24-hour emergency.
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