Kelowna Overdose Alert - May 9, 2025
Please see the attached document to learn more about the current overdose alert.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the current overdose alert.
Name: Bettina Panio (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Certified Practice Registered Nurse (RN)
Years of Service: 13
Worksite: Blue River Health Centre, Clearwater, Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital & Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital (ED & ICU)
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 Wednesday, May 7 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
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 Tuesday, May 6 to 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
“Preparedness is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.”
That’s the message Interior Health’s (IH) Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC) team wants to get across to our communities as British Columbia emergency agencies prepare for another unpredictable wildfire season. And, with temperatures warming up, now is the time to review your emergency plan and take stock of your emergency kit, so you’re prepared.
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 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 until 8 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2025. Patients can access emergency care in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 to 7 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at South Okanagan General Hospital.