Sparwood

A welcome sign for the community of Sparwood, BC.

Sparwood Health Centre

This picture was taken when Sparwood Hospital was just becoming a health centre.

Sparwood Health Centre

This is a picture of the public health unit, where many of our interview and focus groups with local women took place.  The graphics on the walls were painted by a local artist.

Sparwood Health Centre

Another graphic from the public health unit.

 

Sparwood Health Centre

The nurses station of the health centre.  This station was closed at the time of this picture.

Sparwood Health Centre

A notice to all patients of the change in hours in staffing at the health centre.

Local Elementary School

 

Earth Mover

These trucks are the icons of Sparwood, BC, known for its rich mining heritage.

Sparwood Mining Pathway

A rural landscape capturing a mining pathway in the distance.

Elkford

A local statue marking the entrance to Elkford, BC, a 20-30 minute drive from Sparwood.

Elkford Health Care Centre

The entrance to the health centre.

Doctor's Offices

 

Fernie District Hospital

A sign indicating the entrance to the hospital.

Rural Landscape

A picture showing the gorgeous mountain landscape of the community.