Clearwater and area residents are advised of a temporary change to the emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital overnight due to unforeseen limited staffing availability.
The emergency department will be closed:
- 11 p.m. May 14 to 7 a.m. May 15
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:
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In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1
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Visit the emergency department at one of the following facilities:
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Royal Inland Hospital – 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops
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Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24-hour service) if you are unsure of your need to seek emergency care
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The emergency department in Clearwater is normally open 24/7.
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