Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

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

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 until 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.

How to talk about suicide, listen & connect people with help

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Talking about suicide – starting the conversation, listening, providing support, and connecting people with help – can be difficult and even scary, but it’s important to help prevent suicide and end the stigma surrounding it. 

If you’re worried about someone, don’t be afraid to tell them; talking about suicide doesn’t make them more likely to do it, and they may be relieved to have someone who cares to talk to. 

If the individual tells you they have a plan to end their life, stay with them until you connect them with supports.

Temporary service interruption at Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department

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

From 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 to 7 a.m. Friday, Sept 8, 2023, emergency department services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.