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Please see the attached document to learn more about the looks, contaminations, and risks associated with the current drug alerts.

People living in Elkford and the surrounding community are now benefiting from more access to team-based urgent primary care with the opening of the Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) on May 21, 2025. The UPCC, open seven days a week, is built into the existing Elkford Health Centre at 212 Alpine Way. The UPCC is co-located with other community health services, X-ray and lab services.  The UPCC enhances health care in Elkford to offer urgent and same-day primary care appointments. People should visit the Elkford UPCC: When experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, injuries that limit movement, minor fevers, minor infections, upset stomach, short-term anxiety and mild to moderate depression; and, When needing suture removal, wound checks & dressings, sexual health testing and information, substance use support, or social supports. People can access the Elkford Urgent and Primary Care Centre by phoning in to book an in-person appointment at 250-865-2247. Walk-in appointments are also available. Care could be in-person or virtual with a family care provider, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, social worker or physiotherapist based on your care needs. Elkford UPCC is working closely with Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʾit and Ktunaxa Nation Council to ensure supports for Indigenous clients who may need it. All patients who arrive at the Elkford UPCC are triaged and prioritized by a registered nurse and are referred to the most appropriate health-care provider. In the event of an emergency, people living in Elkford and the Elk Valley should call 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency department available at:  Sparwood Health Centre – open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.  (25 min drive) Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie – 24/7 service (45 min drive) Learn more about the Elkford UPCC and about other UPCC locations across Interior Health on our website.

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.   Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 to 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.   All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.   People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.    Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre. Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19 to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time. All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre. People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.  Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week. 

New Denver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre. Emergency services will be unavailable from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp during this time. All other inpatient services will continue at Slocan Community Health Centre. People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.  Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week. 

Keremeos and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Similkameen Health Centre. Emergency services will be unavailable from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time. All other inpatient services will continue at South Similkameen Health Centre. People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.  Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre. Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. Friday, May 16 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time. All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital. People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.  Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week. 

Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre. Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time. All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital. People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.  Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.