OKIB Health is pleased to announce the opening of the new OKIB Medical Clinic, a primary care clinic established in partnership with Shuswap North Okanagan Division of Family Practice and Interior Health. The new clinic is located at the OKIB Health Centre on IR#1 and the services are available to members and their families both on and off reserve. OKIB now has a doctor on reserve four days per week.
Book an Appointment
To talk with a doctor or nurse please call 250-503-0877 to make an appointment.
Clinic Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 250-503-0877
Fax: 250-503-0876
Clinic Location
OKIB Health Centre (Golden Eagle Building)
76 Head of the Lake Road
Vernon BC V1H 2A4
Team-based Care Approach
The Clinic uses a team-based care approach to health care. Team-based health care happens when different health care providers work together with you to meet your health care needs. The providers you see will depend on the nature of your condition. Through this unique partnership we aim to become your “medical home” where the majority of your health care can be provided in a culturally safe and welcoming space
YOUR Health Care Team
YOU are at the centre of your care team which may include several health care providers:
- Your family physician
- Primary care nurse
- Mental health and addictions support
- Public health
- Home and community care
Care Services Provided
Primary care services offered through the OKIB Primary Care Clinic include:
- Medical assessments, diagnosis and treatment plans
- Physical exams for newborns including baby growth and development checks
- Frail seniors and elderly care
- Chronic disease screening and management
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- COPD and lung disease
- Sexual health counselling and management
- Birth control options
- Check-ups and screening
- Teen health
- Specialist referrals
- Mental health care focusing on patient choice
- Support and treatment for alcohol and drug addictions
- Medication management and renewals
- Vaccinations