Aspen Medical Centre
#20 700 Tranquille Rd V2B 3H9 Kamloops, BC, Canada

As the province of BC transitions into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Aspen Medical Centre will still remain CLOSED for all in office appointments. We will continue doing all appointments over the telephone as we have been doing the last two months. If any in office appointments are required or necessary it will be determined by Dr. Howie having a telephone appointment with you first. A specific date and time will be given along with strict guidelines and questions aske...d prior to booking your in office appointment as well as when entering the clinic. Our main focus is to continue to keep our patients, as well as ourselves, safe during this time, therefore we believe this decision is what is best. We will continue to keep all of our patients up to date with any changes. Please feel free to contact the office by phone for any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. See more

To my patients, I am taking this unusual step to write to you personally regarding the COVID-19 virus. You will have heard the directive from our Provincial Health Officer, Dr Bonnie Henry, to self-isolate and practice social distancing. The time to act is now. Our province is in a state of emergency. What we do today will impact the health of British Columbians in the weeks to come.... Stay home unless absolutely necessary. No dinner parties. No shopping. No sports, not even outside. Instead, have coffee with a friend online. Keep six feet or two metres away from everyone at all times. Thats about the width of a car or two length of two arms stretched out. Call your loved ones and tell them to do the same. Remind young people in your life that they can get sick from this virus. More importantly, they can be carriers and cause a lot of harm to parents, grandparents, and other loved ones. We can do this, but we cant wait one more hour or one more day. Lets save lives, together. Social media is one of the most effective ways to connect. You can share simple messages on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media channels. Here just a few simple examples, feel free use these to get you started. The time is now. Stay home, and keep a safe distance from others when outside. #stay-home #BCdocs Stay home. Keep a safe distance from others. Do it for the people you love, if not yourself. #stay-home #BCdocs We cant defeat COVID-19 alone. Please, stay home. Keep a safe distance from others when outside. #stay-home #BCdocs We care about our patients and our communities. Stay home, keep a safe distance from others when outside. We can do this together. #stay-home #BCdocs

As of Monday March 23 we will be doing most appointments over the phone. We are in the process of contacting patients who are already booked for appointments to advise of this change. If you have any questions or concerns dont hesitate to contact the office. Thank you.

Please read the following carefully: The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and common cold. They include cough, sneezing, fever, sore throat and difficulty breathing. Contact your healthcare provider if you have developed symptoms and have been in close contact with someone known to have COVID-19. Do the same if you develop symptoms and have been in contact with a traveller returning from an affected area with widespread comm...unity spread of COVID-19. Canada has active COVID-19 travel advisories for: China France Germany Hong Kong Iran Italy Japan Singapore South Korea Spain Hawaii Canada is also recommending that Canadians avoid all cruise ship travel due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. B.C. health officials say they are now discouraging "all non-essential travel" outside of Canada due to the growing COVID-19 outbreak. Anyone who decides to travel abroad must stay home from work or school for 14 days upon their return to the province, according to health officials. Tell your health-care professional: your symptoms; where you have been traveling or living; if you had close contact with a sick person, especially if they had a fever, cough or difficulty breathing and have traveled abroad. Call ahead to the clinic you so we can be prepared to take precautions. In an emergency, describe your symptoms, travel history and any sick contacts when you first arrive at the clinic so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

Dr. Howie will be retiring as of Dec.31, 2020.

Aspen Medical Centre will be closed for Christmas Holidays Tues. Dec.24-29. We will re-open Monday Dec.30 at 9am. For any emergencies during that time please go to the ER department at RIH. Thank you and Merry Christmas from all of us at Aspen.

The office will be closed all day Friday Nov.1/19. For all emergencies please go to the Emergency Department at the Royal Inland Hospital. The office will re-open Monday Nov.4/19 at 9am.

Flu Vaccine is now available, if you qualify please call the office to book an appointment. Thank you.

The Aspen Medical Centre will be closed all day Friday Aug.30. The office will re-open Tuesday Sept.3 at 9am. For any emergencies please go to the ER department at Royal Inland Hospital.

Dr Howie will be on holidays July.22-Aug.2/19. Dr McCaffrey will be covering his office during this time.

Aspen Medical Centre will be closed as of noon Thursday May.16 for the long weekend. we will re-open Tuesday May.21 at 9am. For any emergencies please go to the ER department at RIH.

Aspen Medical Centre will be closed Good Friday April.19, and Easter Monday April.22. We will reopen Tuesday April.23 at 9am.

The Aspen Medical Centre will be closed all day Friday Mar.1/19. For any emergencies please go to the nearest walk-in clinic or the Emergency department at RIH. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Aspen Medical Centre will be closed all day Friday Feb.8. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.Aspen Medical Centre will be closed all day Friday Feb.8. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Aspen Medical Centre will be closed the following dates for Christmas Dec.24-26; Dec.31; and Jan.1/19.Aspen Medical Centre will be closed the following dates for Christmas Dec.24-26; Dec.31; and Jan.1/19.

The office will be closed today at noon, we will re-open July.27 at 9am. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.The office will be closed today at noon, we will re-open July.27 at 9am. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Just a reminder Dr. Howie is now on holidays from July.16/18 until July.30/18. Dr. Fike will be covering his office during this time.

Dr. Howie will be on holidays May.21/18 until June.1/18. Dr. Fike will be covering his office during this time.Dr. Howie will be on holidays May.21/18 until June.1/18. Dr. Fike will be covering his office during this time.

Dr. Howie will be on holidays Feb.26-Mar.2, 2018, Dr. Fike will be covering the office during this time.

The office will be closed all day Monday July 31/17 sorry for any inconvenience.

Dr.Howie will be on holidays July10-24, Dr.Fike will be covering during this time.

The office will be closed ALL DAY Friday April 28/17. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Dr. Howies holidays for 2017 are as follows: May.15-29; July.10-24; and Sept.11-25. Dr. Fike will be covering during these times.

The office will be closed Fri Apr.14- Mon Apr.17/17 for the Easter Long Weekend.

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Starting on Friday May.26/17 the office will be closed at noon, FRIDAYS ONLY, for the summer.

Aspens Christmas Hours for 2016 are: Dec.23/16 office closed at noon, back open Dec.28-30/16. Then closed until Jan.3/17.

Just a reminder Dr. Howie is going on holidays Sept.12-26, and Dr. Fike will be covering during this time.

Just a reminder starting on June 3, the office will be closed at noon on Fridays for the summer!

We are happy to announce Navy Sahota Nurse Practitioner joining our practice, as well as Jacqueline Turvey Community Respiratory Therapist who will be working once a week in our office.

Starting June.3 the office will be closing every Friday at noon, for the entire summer. Full Fridays will start again in September.

Dr. Howie will be taking holidays from Apr.29-May.16. Dr. Fike will be covering during this time. Except Friday Apr.29 and Tuesday May.10, these two days the office will be closed.

D. Howies office is closed today Feb.12/16 at noon. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Just a reminder Dr. Howie books two weeks in advance, obviously for an emergency we do our best to fit you in. Also we are asking patients to not wear their shoes in the office all year round. This is not just a winter thing!! You are more then welcome to bring slippers or inside shoes. Thank you for your understanding! Dr. Howie, Ashley & Tia.