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Princeton General Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital operated by Interior Health, serving the rural communities of Princeton and Hedley in the Okanagan health service area. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing acute care, diagnostic services, laboratory, radiology, and a broad range of outpatient and specialty services for patients of all ages. Patients requiring advanced specialty care such as cardiac surgery or complex trauma may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger regional centre like Penticton Regional Hospital.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Acute Care, General Medicine, Laboratory (inpatient and outpatient), Radiology (X-ray), ECG and Holter Monitoring, Intensive Care, Convalescent Care, Rehabilitation Services, Psychiatry, Telehealth / Virtual Specialist Consultations, Wound Care, Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program, Community Care Clinic, Outpatient Nutrition Counselling, Patient and Family Counselling, BC Early Hearing Program, Addiction Consult Team, Drug and Alcohol Resource Team, HIV Testing, Hospice Services, Specialty Outpatient Clinics.
Amenities
TVs available for patients
Public telephones on-site
Pets allowed
Wheelchair accessible facility and entrance
After-hours emergency entrance (use after 8 p.m.)
Ridgewood Lodge (attached 35-bed long-term care facility)
After 8:00 p.m., the main entrance is closed — use the emergency entrance at 98 Ridgewood Drive to access the hospital.
For specialist care not available on-site, telehealth services connect you with specialists remotely, reducing the need to travel to a larger city.
If you require advanced care such as cardiac surgery or high-risk obstetrics, you may be transferred to Penticton Regional Hospital — consider packing extra essentials if travelling from the Princeton area.
Princeton General Hospital is part of an Interior Health pilot project to improve overnight rural emergency access, so overnight ER coverage is a priority for this facility.
Free parking is available on-site, so driving directly to the hospital is your most reliable option given the lack of public transit in Princeton.
What to Bring
BC Services Card or provincial health card
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Insurance or supplemental health plan information
Emergency contact information
Comfort items for a potential wait (snacks, water bottle, warm layer)
Phone charger or portable battery pack
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Princeton General Hospital's emergency department open overnight?
Yes, the emergency department at Princeton General Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After 8:00 p.m., the main entrance closes and visitors must use the emergency entrance at 98 Ridgewood Drive.
What communities does Princeton General Hospital serve?
Princeton General Hospital primarily serves the communities of Princeton and Hedley, BC, as part of Interior Health's Okanagan health service area. It is the main acute care and emergency facility for this rural region.
Can Princeton General Hospital handle serious emergencies or trauma?
Princeton General Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital equipped to stabilize emergency and acute care patients. It does not have a designated trauma centre or cardiac surgery unit. Patients requiring advanced specialty care may be transferred to Penticton Regional Hospital or another regional centre.
Does Princeton General Hospital offer specialist consultations?
Yes. The hospital offers Telehealth services, which connect rural patients with specialists remotely, reducing the need to travel to larger urban centres for many consultation needs.
Is there parking available at Princeton General Hospital?
Yes, free on-site parking is available at 98 Ridgewood Drive. The parking area and facility are wheelchair accessible.
What services beyond emergency care are available at Princeton General Hospital?
Beyond emergency care, the hospital offers general medicine, laboratory, radiology (X-ray), ECG and Holter monitoring, psychiatry, wound care, rehabilitation, convalescent care, addiction support, HIV testing, hospice, the SAFE Program, telehealth, and various outpatient and specialty clinics.