Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department closed today

December 24, 2021

Merritt and area residents are advised that the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed today until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 25 due to unforeseen limited physician availability.

  • In the event of an emergency, call 911.
    • Visit the emergency department at one of the following facilities:
    • Royal Inland Hospital – 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops
    • Kelowna General Hospital – 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna
  • 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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