Cariboo Memorial Hospital

Name :

Cariboo Memorial Hospital

Address  :

Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue

Town  :

Williams Lake

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V2G 2A4

Phone  :

250 392 3351

Fax  :

250 392 2812

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • General Surgeon
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Paediatrics
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 138


Description

Residents of the Central Cariboo can receive health care at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake which operates under the Interior Health Authority The facility includes 69 beds with 24 acute care beds and 45 extended care beds Medical surgical obstetrical amp gynecological and pediatric services are provided Many of the surgical procedures are now provided safely on an outpatient basis through Daycare Surgery The hospital offers 24hour emergency room coverage
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