Kitimat Hospital & Health Centre

Kitimat, BC · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring advanced or highly specialized care beyond Kitimat Hospital's scope may be referred to larger Northern Health facilities elsewhere in northwestern British Columbia.

Powell River General Hospital

Powell River · 546 km away

1h 11m

St. Mary's Hospital / Sechelt-Shishalh Hospital

Sechelt · 610 km away

2h 46m

Whistler Health Care Centre

Whistler · 585 km away

1h 6m

About Kitimat Hospital & Health Centre

Kitimat Hospital & Health Centre operates a 24/7 emergency department serving Kitimat, Kitamaat Village, Haisla, Hartley Bay, and surrounding Northern BC communities. The facility is a full-service community hospital operated by Northern Health, offering acute care, on-site CT scanning, point-of-care ultrasound, two operating rooms, and a broad range of outpatient and specialist services. Patients requiring complex or highly specialized care may be referred or transferred to a larger regional centre, but the hospital handles a wide scope of emergency and inpatient needs for this region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department CT Scanning Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Acute Care (20-bed unit including 2 maternity beds) Two Operating Rooms Medical Imaging / Radiology Laboratory Services Cardiac Diagnostics Maternity Care Mental Health and Substance Use Services Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Regional Orthopedic Centre Outpatient Community Chemotherapy Clinic Diabetes and Chronic Disease Management Respiratory Services Regional Palliative Care Nurse Consultation Hospital at Home Program Visiting Specialists (Internal Medicine, Urology, ENT, Dermatology, Neurology, Ophthalmology)

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available at 920 Lahakas Blvd S. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Contact the hospital at 250-632-2121 for details on accessible parking spaces or any parking fees.

BC Transit operates bus service within the District of Kitimat. Patients should consult BC Transit's current route maps to find the closest stop to the hospital at 920 Lahakas Blvd S.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait-time data is currently available for this location. Generally, community hospital ERs tend to be less busy in the early morning hours (6 AM–9 AM) on weekdays. For non-life-threatening concerns, arriving earlier in the day is advisable.

🔴 Busier times

Without local historical data, standard patterns suggest evenings (5 PM–10 PM) and weekends tend to see higher volumes as walk-in clinics and physician offices are closed. If your condition is not life-threatening, avoid these peak windows when possible.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kitimat Hospital have a CT scanner on-site?
Yes. Kitimat Hospital & Health Centre has a CT scanner on-site, meaning patients in Kitimat and Kitamaat Village can receive advanced imaging locally rather than waiting for transfer to a larger facility.
What is POCUS and is it available in the Kitimat ER?
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a non-invasive bedside imaging tool used in the emergency department to quickly detect internal bleeding and assess trauma patients. It is available at Kitimat Hospital, funded through hospital foundation equipment upgrades.
Does Kitimat Hospital serve patients from Kitamaat Village and Hartley Bay?
Yes. The hospital's coverage area includes Haisla, Kitamaat Village, Hartley Bay, Kitimat, and Kitkatla, making it the primary acute care facility for the broader region.
Is Mountain View Lodge part of Kitimat Hospital?
Mountain View Lodge is a 36-bed residential and complex care facility located on the Kitimat Hospital site, offering long-term and complex care services distinct from the acute care and emergency functions of the main hospital.
What specialist services are available at Kitimat Hospital?
Visiting specialists rotate through the hospital in internal medicine, urology, ENT (otorhinolaryngology), dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, and radiology. The facility also serves as a regional orthopedic centre and hosts a regional palliative care nurse consultant.
Can I access my medical records or lab results online after visiting Kitimat Hospital?
Yes. Kitimat Hospital uses the HealtheLife digital portal, which gives patients 24/7 secure online access to electronic health records, lab results, medical imaging reports, and appointment scheduling. The NH Check In service also allows online check-in for walk-in lab appointments.

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on British Columbia health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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