The B.C. health system has been impacted by the global Crowdstrike disruption which is impacting our networks and computers across all systems. Our primary concern is the continuity and quality of patient care.

We have implemented contingency plans to ensure that our health-care services remain operational, and that patient care is not disrupted to the best of our ability. Please refer to this website for updates.

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

Name: Seija Emond (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team lead
Years of Service: 20
Worksite: Kelowna MHSU
Community: Kelowna
Ancestral Territory: Syilx

Seija is a single mom who values fun and caring and learning from a place of curiosity and humility.

Interior Health is closely monitoring wildfire activity throughout the region.

Developing wildfires across B.C. are being monitored for threats to health facilities and services. While no Interior Health facilities are impacted at this time, we are working with our partners including BC Wildfire Service, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Health Emergency Management BC and municipalities, regional districts and Indigenous communities to ensure precautions are underway to protect patients, clients and residents.

Interior Health is reminding people to be safe as prolonged heat warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada continue acro

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. 

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

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

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 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 13. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue as normal at South Okanagan General Hospital.

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

Emergency services will be unavailable from 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 to 8 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.