Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Foundations in the Interior region raise funds that support medical equipment, care needs, and innovative local initiatives in their communities. Each organization includes respected community leaders, volunteers and staff who are passionate about meeting the needs of patients and families in Interior Health. Thanks to the generosity of their supporters, we all have a stronger health system.
Name: Jessica Calder (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Medical Office Assistant (UPCLC) and Peer Volunteer (MHSU)
Length of Service: 2-plus years
Worksite: Kamloops South Shore Urgent Primary Care and Learning Centre (UPCLC) & Kamloops community
Community: Kamloops
100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile House District General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake during this time.
Keremeos and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Similkameen Health Centre.
Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Monday, July 28 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
IH’s Adult Substance Use Day Treatment program is a free six or eight-week community-based service for adults 19-plus. It’s designed for those seeking support and treatment for substance use and who are ready to make changes based on their personal recovery goals. The program offers a welcoming, stigma-free environment in community settings close to home.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.
