Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre in Merritt B.C. due to limited physician availability. 

Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 22 to 8 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.  

Emergency services will be unavailable from 5 a.m. to 12 noon on Sunday, September 22. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time. 

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 to 8 a.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

New Denver and area residents are advised that Interior Health has secured nursing coverage today for the emergency department at Slocan Community Health Centre. The emergency department will be open effective 8 a.m. Saturday, September 21.

New Denver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre due to limited availability of nursing staff.

Emergency department services will be unavailable Saturday, September 21, 2024. Patients can access emergency care at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp.

All other inpatient services will continue as normal at Slocan Community Health Centre.

100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile District General Hospital due to limited physician availability.

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

While breastfeeding is natural, it’s not always easy and can take time, patience and support. There are many caring people who are available to help you on your journey. These include public health nurses, lactation consultants, your doctor, midwife, and family or friends.