Clearwater ED on diversion until 7 a.m. July 18

July 17, 2022

CLEARWATER - Clearwater and area residents are advised Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is on diversion until 7 a.m. tomorrow, due to limited staffing availability.

The emergency department is currently on diversion from:

6 p.m. Saturday, July 16 to 7 a.m. Monday, July 18

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 911.
Visit the emergency department at:
- 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.

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