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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.
Services & Specialties
24/7 emergency care, Acute inpatient care (10 acute care beds), Complex care (10 beds), Intensive care, Maternity and obstetrics (midwifery-led), Mental health and addictions support, Psychiatric observation (secure room), Rehabilitation services, Convalescent care, Diagnostic imaging including ultrasound, On-site laboratory, Visiting specialist clinics: pediatrics, internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, OB/GYN, rheumatology, gerontology, podiatry, Family medicine and emergency medicine, Occupational medicine and sports medicine, Pain medicine and addiction medicine, Diabetic education, Pre- and post-natal outreach programs, Public health services, Home and community care support, Indigenous Care Team (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm), Spiritual care services, Advance care planning, BC Ambulance Services base station on campus.
Amenities
On-site pharmacy (privately operated)
Dental clinic on site
Outpatient clinic
Laboratory
Medical imaging unit including ultrasound
Spiritual care services (individual visits, group meetings, music)
Call 8-1-1 (HealthLink BC) before visiting if you are unsure whether your condition requires emergency care — a registered nurse can advise you any time of day.
If you or a family member are an Indigenous patient, ask to connect with the Indigenous Care Team, which provides cultural liaison, translation, and spiritual support on weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
For serious emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe trauma, call 9-1-1 — the BC Ambulance base station is located directly on the hospital campus.
The on-site pharmacy is privately operated and may have separate hours from the hospital itself; fill or refill prescriptions before arriving if possible for non-emergency visits.
Patients needing highly specialized care such as cardiac intervention or advanced trauma may be transferred to a regional centre — bringing a list of your current medications and medical history will help speed this process.
What to Bring
BC Services Card or provincial health insurance card
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
Personal comfort items for a possible wait (water bottle, snack, warm layers)
Phone charger or portable battery
A trusted support person if possible, especially for elderly or Indigenous patients who may benefit from advocacy
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wrinch Memorial Hospital have 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, the emergency department at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton, BC is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What communities does Wrinch Memorial Hospital serve?
Wrinch Memorial Hospital serves approximately 7,600 residents across Hazelton, New Hazelton, South Hazelton, Two Mile, and the surrounding Indigenous communities of Gitanmaax, Gitanyow, Gitseguekla, Gitwangak, Glen Vowell, Hagwilget, Kispiox, and Kispiox Valley.
Is there support available for Indigenous patients at Wrinch Memorial Hospital?
Yes. An Indigenous Care Team is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. This team facilitates culturally safe care by providing liaison services, coordinating spiritual and cultural advisors, arranging translation, and assisting with navigation of non-insured health benefits and appointments.
Does Wrinch Memorial Hospital offer maternity services?
Yes. Maternity care in Hazelton is midwifery-led and interprofessional. The hospital also has visiting OB/GYN specialists and offers pre- and post-natal outreach programs through its community health services.
What specialist services are available at Wrinch Memorial Hospital?
Visiting specialists provide services in podiatry, pediatrics, internal medicine, general surgery, rheumatology, OB/GYN, cardiology, and gerontology. On-site clinicians also offer expertise in emergency medicine, obstetrics, addiction medicine, pain medicine, occupational medicine, and women's health.
Will I need to be transferred to another hospital for complex care?
Wrinch Memorial Hospital can stabilize and treat a wide range of urgent conditions, but patients requiring highly specialized interventions — such as advanced trauma surgery, cardiac catheterization, or stroke intervention — may be transferred to a larger regional facility. The hospital's team will coordinate this transfer if needed.