The Ladysmith Community Health Centre, formerly the Ladysmith Hospital, is a Primary Health Care Centre designed to provide a range of health and community services in one central location. The Centre is located in the Central Island Health Service area of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). You may visit the VIHA website for information about all the Island health care services.
LADYSMITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
1111 4th Avenue Box 10 MAIN SWITCHBOARD - 250.739.5777
Ladysmith BC V9G 1A1
Current services at the Health Centre are as follows:
Urgent Care/Clinical Day Care
Acute medical health issues due to injury or illness - if severe call 911. Booked procedures e.g. casts, IV's,Senior's Risk Assessments. Daily 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 250.739.5777
Therapeutics
Physiotherapy assessment and treatments - Referral - self, practitioner 250.739.5788 local 54857 Falls prevention program - a multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation program aimed at keeping seniors healthy, on their feet and in their homes 250.739.5777
Diabetes Education
Education, monitoring & support re management of diabetes, self testing, diet counseling. Each Monday morning by appointment - drop in most Mondays 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1st Friday of the month a.m. support group. Physician referral Call - 709.300.5600 for an appointment.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition assessment, education & recommendations. Tuesday by appointment. Referral by health practitioner. Call - 250.739.5788 local 54810
Ladysmith Family Practice Clinic
Provision of team based primary health care - acute illness & injury care, chronic disease management, palliative care, assessment & referral, preventative and wellness. Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RN's, Support Staff.. Hours - Monday to Friday - variable - by appointment. Referral: Self - priority given to patients who do not have a local practitioner. Call 250.739.5784
Child Health Clinics
Infant immunization and assessment, family coaching, support group. Staffed by Public Health nurses. Monday to Friday - variable hours.Referral: Self, Health Practitioner. Call: 250.755.3388
Youth Health Clinics
Drop in clinic for teens for birth control and STI testing, info.Staffed by Public Health Nurses.Hours: Wednesdays 3:00 -5:00 p.m. Referral: Self, school, Health Practitioner. Call: 250.755.3345
Midwife
Prenatal & postpartum care - Laurie Untereiner - Referral by self or other Health Practitioner. Call - Home office - 250.246.4083
Child and Youth Mental Health Services, MCFD
Multidisciplinary Team providing clinical and psychiatric assessment, treatment, integrated case management, consultation and advocacy to children, youth and their families who are seeking assistance with a Mental Health concern. The Aboriginal Outreach team provides Mental Health Services to urban Aboriginal, First Nations and Metis children and their families. Nanaimo Main Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Referral: Open to anyone to call Intake Clinician through Nanaimo. Call 250.741.3600 Toll Free: 1.866.722.2235
Youth & Family Addiction Services
Individual (<19) and / or family counseling related to substance use / misuse. Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Anyone can refer, provided the youth has consented to the referral, as services are voluntary. Call: 250.739.5788 local 54806
Adult Mental Health & Addictions
Intake assessments, screening, short-term follow up & referrals to community resources for those 19 - 65 with mental health & addictions issues. Hours: Monday to Friday by appointment. Referral: Self-referrals, clinicians, GP's, community agencies. Call - 250.739.5788 local 54804 Crisis line 250.754.4447 if urgent.
Home & Community Care
Call intake for all programs 250.739.5749 or 1.877.734.4101
Long Term Care Case Manager
Assessment of need for assistance in the home, referral to other HCC services & Adult Day Care or admission to Assisted Living or Facility care. Referral: Self, family or practitioner/clinician by calling Intake in Nanaimo
Home Care Nursing
Nursing care in the community - dressings, teaching, palliative care and assessment and referral to other clinicians. Referral: Self, family or practitioner/clinician by calling Intake in Nanaimo.
Home Support
Assistance (eg. bathing) to eligible clients who have health care needs as a supplement to support self/family care to allow the client to remain in their home. Referral: Home & Community Care clinician
Therapeutic Services
Home assessment, education and treatment. Stroke Rehab program. Staff: Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist. Referral: Self, family or practitioner/clinician by calling Intake in Nanaimo.
Adult Day Care
Day program for eligible adults - mostly seniors - to provide social, physical and mind stimulating activities as well as respite for caregivers. Includes education, treatment and assessment by clinicians as appropriate. Transportation available. Hours - Monday - Friday as per individual assessed need. Referral: Home & Community Care Case Manager. (Intake as above)
X-ray
Non invasive radiological exams. Hours- Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Referral: Health Care Practitioner. Call -250.739.5788 local 54858
Laboratory
Specimen collection, ECG's, 24 hour heart monitors.Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.. Referral: Health Care Practitioner. Call 250.739.5786
Other Ladysmith Services:
The Hillside Medical Centre at 541 3rd Avenue, is a traditional family practice clinic. Call 250.245.2235 to inquire about appointment availability.
A number of private offices, such as dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, optometrists and others are also located in the community.
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