Castlegar Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) / Emergency Services

Both Emergency Health Services and Urgent & Primary Care services are provided on the same site in Castlegar and both services are available 7 days/week from 8am to 8pm.

Castlegar Emergency Health Services

If a health emergency arises, call 911 or go immediately to the closest Emergency Department  in a Hospital  or Health Care Centre that offers those services.

Castlegar Urgent Primary Care Centre:

Available to anyone in the Kootenay Boundary region. 

Appointments must be booked in advance by phone at (250) 304-1289 for all services.

The Castlegar UPCC takes appointments for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries such as:

• Minor pain including sore throats, wound checks and dressings, and suture removal
• Assessment and short-term treatment for joint pain and injuries that limit movements
• Minor fevers, infections and upset stomach
• Sexual health information and testing
• Short-term mental health including anxiety and mild to moderate depression

Based on care needs, care could be with a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, social worker, or physiotherapist.

See Brochure (below) for a poster describing the services.