Nicola Valley Hospital ER closed Sunday to Monday due to limited physician availability
Aug 21, 2022 | 7:57 AM
Connor Gunn
MERRITT — Residents are being advised of the closure of the Emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital due to limited physician availability.
From 8:00 a.m., Sunday (August 21) to 8:00 a.m. Monday (August 22), emergency services will be unavailable.
People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care are told to call 9-1-1 or visit the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops or Kelowna General Hospital.
“All other inpatient services will continue as normal at Nicola Valley Hospital,” the release reads.
In addition, anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1.
