Healthcare

 

A GROWING ECONOMIC FORCE

Health Care, both public and private, employs 1200 people and contributes significantly to the South Kootenay economy. Trail is the center of specialist medical services at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. The accessibility, quality and range of medical services is unequaled in other similar sized communities.

 

A $ 6.4 million upgrade and modernization project of the Regional Hospital was completed including new operating theatres and an emergency department. A new portable MRI became operational in 2005 on a shared basis with two other hospitals. Other new medical equipment is being continuously purchased to ensure top quality care. A third radiologist, two additional general surgeons, a plastic surgeon, a neurologist and an ENT are the most recent additions to the medical staff.

 

The Regional Hospital will continue to be a valuable health care serving the region. A new residential psychiatric facility adjacent to the Hospital became operational in 2004. 77 physicians have privileges at KBRH. 65 physicians are situated in Greater Trail, of which 31 are specialists and 34 are general practitioners.

 

The Interior Health Authority, in partnership with BC Housing and a private developer constructed a new 30 bed Residential Care facility adjacent to the Waneta Mall. In conjunction with this project 35 Supportive Living units were constructed. The developer is planning a major expansion to the Supportive Living facility. Across from the Trail Aquatic Centre a 30 bed Supportive Living Residence was completed in association with Canadian Mental Health and BC Housing. The Interior Health Authority invested $ 1 million in upgrades to Columbia View Lodge which will create 70 units for those with a higher level of need.

 
 
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