Clearwater and area residents are advised that the emergency department at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital will be closed from 4 p.m. April 6 to 7 a.m. April 7 due to unforeseen limited staffing availability.
Interior Health regrets this temporary change to normal operations and reminds residents to take note of the following if they require care while the emergency department is closed:
- In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
- Visit the emergency department at one of the following facilities:
- Royal Inland Hospital – 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops
- Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24 hour service) if you are unsure of your need to seek emergency care.
The emergency department in Clearwater is normally open 24/7.
