Hazelton, BC · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Patients requiring higher-level specialty or trauma care may be directed to larger hospitals in the Northern Health region, including facilities in Smithers (approximately 70 km southeast) or Prince Rupert (approximately 290 km west).
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Wrinch Memorial Hospital is a rural community hospital located at 2510 Hwy 62 in Hazelton, BC, operated by Northern Health and serving a population of approximately 7,600 people across the Hazeltons and surrounding Indigenous communities. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing urgent and acute care supported by on-site diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services. Patients requiring highly specialized interventions such as advanced trauma, cardiac, or stroke care may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional facility.
Free parking is available on site for patients and visitors. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Note that outdoor vehicle electrical plug-ins are not available in winter months, so plan accordingly if driving an electric vehicle in cold weather.
Wrinch Memorial Hospital is located approximately 9 km from Highway 16, between New Hazelton and Old Hazelton, and is primarily accessed by private vehicle via Highway 62. No public transit routes serve the hospital directly. The BC Ambulance Services base station is located on the hospital campus.
As a small rural hospital, Wrinch Memorial typically experiences lighter patient volumes than urban ERs. Mid-morning on weekdays tends to be a relatively manageable time to visit for non-life-threatening concerns. Always call 8-1-1 first if your situation is not an emergency.
Like most emergency departments, evenings and weekends can see higher demand. Visiting specialist clinic days may also increase overall hospital activity. For non-urgent issues, consider calling 8-1-1 or visiting a primary care provider when available.
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.