Temporary service interruption at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital emergency department

October 6, 2025

Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
 
Emergency services will be unavailable immediately until 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops or 100 Mile House District General Hospital during this time.
 
All other inpatient services will continue at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
 
People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 9-1-1 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.  
 
Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

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