Oliver ED on diversion until 6 p.m. July 17

OLIVER – Oliver and area residents are advised the South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department will be on diversion on the afternoon of July 17, due to limited physician availability.

The emergency department is currently on diversion:

  • Sunday, July 17 from noon to 6 p.m.

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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