Clearwater ED on diversion until 7 a.m. July 19

July 18, 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 on diversion from:

  • 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 18 to 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 19

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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