South Okanagan General and Nicola Valley Hospitals temporarily closed ERs due to staff shortages, redirecting patients to Penticton or Kamloops.
South Okanagan General Hospital and Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt temporarily closed their emergency rooms due to limited staff availability. Interior Health advised patients to go to Penticton or Kamloops for immediate care during the closures. The ER at South Okanagan General Hospital was closed from 3 PM Sunday to 7 AM Monday, while the Nicola Valley Hospital ER closed from 5 PM Sunday to 8 AM Monday.
July 28, 2024
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