Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital

640 Park Drive, RR#1
Clearwater BC V0E 1N0

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About Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital

The Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area. Located in Clearwater, North of Kamloops, the hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient and 24 hour emergency. Outpatient hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and visiting hours are 2-8 p.m. daily.

Available Services

A

Acute Care/Hospital Dietitian Services

B

BC Early Hearing Program

C

Choice in Support for Independent Living
Community Care Clinic

E

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Emergency Health Services

G

General Medicine
General Rehabilitation
Geriatric Medicine

H

Holter Monitor

O

Orthotics
Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy Program
Outpatient Nutrition Counselling

P

Physiotherapy Services

R

Radiology (X-ray)

S

Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program

T

Telehealth

V

Volunteer Services

W

Wound Care

Parking for Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital

Free parking is available

Hours for Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital

Emergency hours

24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Visiting hours

Monday to Sunday: 2-8 p.m. No restrictions in visiting for Forest View Place.

Outpatient hours

Monday to Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Available Amenities

volunteer
Volunteer Services
tv
TVs Available
telephone
Public Telephones
pets
Pets Allowed
newspaper
Newspaper
barbershop
Barbershop/Salon
gift
Gift Shop
parking
Free Parking

Resources

Information for patients - Pilot project strengthening rural emergency care
Poster - Pilot project strengthening rural emergency care

Resources

Information for patients - Pilot project strengthening rural emergency care
Poster - Pilot project strengthening rural emergency care

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this location wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Is free parking available?

Yes

What is LINK-ED?

It’s a new way for doctors to deliver care, so people in rural communities can count on having more reliable access to emergency departments overnight. This pilot project is being trialled in Lillooet Hospital, Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital (Clearwater), Arrow Lakes Hospital (Nakusp) and Princeton General Hospital.

To learn more, visit: https://engageih.ca/link-ed

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