Hospital & Health Centre

Important Contacts

Emergency Services:
For medical emergencies, contact BC Ambulance.
Phone: 256-7111


Non-Emergency Health Questions:

BCNurseline: 
Speak with a nurse, 24 hours
per day.
Phone: 1-866-215-4700


BCHealthLink: 
Speak with a nurse, 24 hours a day. On weekdays, speak with a dietician about nutrition and healthy eating, or speak with a pharmacist about medication questions.
Phone: 8-1-1

The Lillooet Hospital & Health Centre is a Level 1 Community Hospital, located in Lillooet in the Fraser Canyon, the hospital offers services including 24 hour emergency, laboratory.

The Health Centre offers a variety of services in one location. The types of services delivered depend on patient needs and on whether comparable services are available nearby.

 

Emergency Services

Emergency services are available at the Lillooet Hospital 24 hours per day. If you have a medical emergency, call BC Ambulance at 256-7111.

For non-emergency health questions, please contact your family physician or call the 24-hour BCNurseline at 1-866-215-4700.

 

Acute Care Services

Six in-patient beds including maternity care.

Surgical services available 2 days per week with local and visiting specialists.

 

Medical Imaging Services

Diagnostic services are provided on the written request of a physician.

X-ray, ECG, and Holter Monitoring sevices: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

 

Laboratory

Lab services are provided on the written request of a physician.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

 

Dietician Services / Diabetes Educator

Available at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre every 6 weeks.

Appointments can be made at 256-4233. Physician referral is not required.

 

Mental Health & Addiction Services

Mental health services are available by appointment at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre. Services include counseling and information regarding depression, grief, emotional distress, reactions to traumatic events, adjustments to change and serious mental illnesses. Referral to other resources is also available, including to more comprehensive Mental Health services in Kamloops. Tel 250-256-1343.

Alcohol and Drug counseling services are also available.  Tel 250-256-1319.

 

Home & Community Care

Home and community care nursing provides non-emergency professional nursing services to people at home including long term care assessments. Services include assessment of nursing care needs and consultation, care coordination, and direct nursing care such as palliative care, wound care and teaching. Nursing services are provided while encouraging independence and self-management. Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Tel: 250-256-1326.

 

Home Support

Home support services are designed to help people remain independent in their own homes with support of family, friends and community services. Home Support services include personal care, caregiver respite, or other specialized care at home. Home Support also provides a frozen meal services. Tel: 250-256-1313.

 

Adult Day Care

The Adult Day program offers support to maintain independence and socialization for adults and seniors. The Adult Program also provides respite for caregivers. This service is provided every Wednesday at Mountain View Lodge. This program can be accessed through Home and Community Care. Tel: 250-256-1326

 

Support Living

Sumac Suites has 6 supportive living suites for individuals who require assistance with meals and housekeeping. Supportive living does not provide nursing care. For more information contact the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre at 256-4233.

 

Residential Care

Mountain View Lodge provides 21 complex care beds for individuals who require 24 hour nursing care as well as 1 respite bed. These beds are accessed through Home and Community Care. Individuals must have a long term care assessment completed to determine eligibility for residential care.