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

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Interior Health is pleased to announce that following an extensive search, Sylvia Weir is appointed president and CEO of Interior Health (IH), effective immediately. 

Name: Sahra Gibb (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Team Lead, Internal Recruitment
Length of Service: 12
Worksite: Community Health and Services Centre 
Community: Kelowna
Ancestral Territory: syilx

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

As the toxic drug emergency continues, drug checking is one way to reduce the risk of using unregulated drugs. Drug checking provides the most accurate information about what is in drugs, so people who use drugs can make informed choices about where, when and how much to use.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.
 
Emergency services will be unavailable from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Patients can access emergency care in Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.
 

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

Emergency services will be unavailable immediately until 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Patients can access care at 100 Mile District General Hospital in 100 Mile House during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue at Cariboo Memorial Hospital.