Princeton General Hospital

Princeton, BC

PREDICTED Moderate confidence
Up to 3h 21m
Most likely 1h 43m
Typically 1h 9m – 2h 21m at this hospital

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98 Ridgewood, Princeton, BC (250) 295-3233 Hospital website

About Princeton General Hospital

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.

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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.

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