Merritt and area residents are advised that emergency services will be available at Nicola Valley Hospital from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, July 19, 2026 as staff coverage has been secured.
A public service announcement (PSA) was issued this morning announcing the service interruption from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. This PSA has now been rescinded.
Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 to 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Students interested in laboratory medicine will soon have more opportunities to study, train and launch their careers closer to home thanks to new programs at Okanagan College and Selkirk College.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable effective immediately until 7 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, July 16, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. today to 7 a.m. Thursday, July 16. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Interior Health is advising 100 Mile House and area residents of upcoming temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile District General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable during the following dates:
For more than a decade, Interior Health (IH) and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) have partnered to provide students with valuable hands-on experience, helping them explore career opportunities, build career readiness and take their first steps into the workforce.
Many of the connections formed through this partnership have led to meaningful, long-term careers at IH for UBCO students.
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Nakusp and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Arrow Lakes Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 13. Patients can access emergency care at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Arrow Lakes Hospital.
