Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable from Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue as normal at Nicola Valley Hospital.

Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

Leaking or dribbling pee, not being able to pee (or poo), discomfort and pain in your lower abdomen (tummy), or symptoms that interfere with sexual enjoyment: these and other health conditions “below your waist” can be difficult or embarrassing to talk about.

Pelvic health is foundational to your quality of life. Good bladder, bowel, reproductive and sexual health are key to living well. It’s important to share your concerns with your family physician—bud did you know there are there are other health-care providers you can turn to, and non-surgical treatment options? 

Name: Kecia Ward (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Nursing Unit Assistant 
Years of Service: 19.5
Worksite: Royal Inland Hospital (RIH)
Community: Kamloops
Ancestral Territory: Secwépemc (Shuswap / Interior Salish) Nation

Williams Lake and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

Name: Magalie Knopf (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Social Worker
Years of Service: 1.5 
Worksite: Royal Inland Hospital and Home & Community Care
Community: Kamloops
Ancestral Territory: Secwepemc Nation 

Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.

Interior Health (IH) has once again been named a BC Top Employer. We are proud, honoured and humbled to be recognized this year, the 10^th time IH has received the award.

Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue as normal at Nicola Valley Hospital.