Merritt Emergency Department closed overnight

MERRITT – Merritt and area residents are advised that the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed today from 5:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 12 due to unforeseen limited physician availability.

Interior Health regrets this temporary change to normal operations and reminds residents to take note of the following if they require care while the emergency department is closed:

• In the event of an emergency, call 911.
• Visit the emergency department at one of the following facilities:
  • Royal Inland Hospital – 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops
  • Kelowna General Hospital – 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna

·        Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24 hour service) if you are unsure of your need to seek emergency care.