Clearwater ED closed overnight Friday and Saturday

June 24, 2022

CLEARWATER - Clearwater and area residents are advised of a temporary change to the emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital due to limited staffing availability.

The emergency department will be closed:

  • 6 p.m. Friday, June 24 to 7 a.m. Saturday, June 25
  • 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25 to 7 a.m. Sunday, June 26

Full service will resume on Sunday, June 26 at 7 a.m.

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 HealthLinkBC 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.
 

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