Oliver and area residents are advised that emergency services will be available at South Okanagan General Hospital on June 22 as staff coverage has been secured.
A public service announcement (PSA) was issued earlier at 4 p.m. announcing a service interruption because of limited staffing availability. This PSA has been rescinded.
People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 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.
