About Sparwood Primary Health Care

Sparwood Primary Health Care is one of 29 primary care centres available within Interior Health communities. It has an emergency department operating seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, including statutory holidays.

The clinic's health-care team works collaboratively to offer a range of health-care services on-site. Care is client-centered and culturally safe care.

When you come to the centre, you may have a check-up with your family doctor or a nurse practitioner, an assessment with a physiotherapist, or an appointment with a social worker, maternity clinician or primary care nurse.

This clinic provides care only for registered patients. For more information on how to register for a provider, contact 8-1-1 or visit the Health Connect Registry.

Hours for Sparwood Primary Health Care

Regular Centre Hours

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Closed for statutory holidays.

Emergency Department Hours

Monday to Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, including statutory holidays.

Available Amenities

Resources

Elk Valley Maternity Clinic
Urgent & Primary Care Resources

A list of websites & resources to help you access health services & information

Resources

Elk Valley Maternity Clinic
Urgent & Primary Care Resources

A list of websites & resources to help you access health services & information

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the clinic wheelchair accessible?

Yes.

Do I need to book an appointment?

Yes. If you are a patient of the Sparwood Medical Clinic, please call 250-425-6212 during operating hours. If you're not a patient, please go to the Sparwood emergency department.

Are there emergency hours?

Yes. Emergency hours are seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., including statutory holidays.

Is the clinic accessible by public transit?

No.

Is free parking available?

Yes.

Is the clinic open on holidays?

Yes.

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