Oliver ED on diversion overnight

August 18, 2022

Oliver and area residents are advised the South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department will go on diversion tonight at 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. Friday.

The emergency department is on diversion from:

  • 6 p.m. Thursday, August 18 to 8 a.m. Friday, August 19

During this time, all other inpatient services will continue as normal at South Okanagan General Hospital.

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:
    • Penticton Regional Hospital – 550 Carmi Ave, Penticton
    • 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 Oliver is normally open 24/7.

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