For third time this week, Nicola Valley Hospital ER closed overnight

Merritt and area residents are being advised for the third time in four days and the fourth time in 2025, that the emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed overnight beginning at 6 p.m. this evening (Feb. 26) to 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27.

As was the case on Tuesday night, staffing shortages are the reason for the closure.

The hospital was also closed overnight Sunday Feb. 23 as well as Feb. 8.

Patients can access care at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops or the Kelowna General Hospital.

Interior Health says all other impatient services at the Nicola Valley Hospital will continue as usual.