Lillooet and area residents are advised the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre Emergency Department will go on diversion at 8 a.m. tomorrow, July 27 until 8 a.m. Thursday, due to limited physician availability.
The emergency department is on diversion from:
- 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 27 to 8 a.m. Thursday, July 28
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.
- Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24-hour service) if you are unsure of your need to seek emergency care.
- Visit the emergency department at:
- Royal Inland Hospital – 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops
The emergency department in Lillooet is normally open 24/7.
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