Clearwater and area residents are advised of a temporary change to the emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital this weekend due to unforeseen limited staffing availability.
The emergency department will be closed:
- 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16 to 7 a.m. Sunday, April 17
- 6 p.m. Monday, April 18 to 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 19
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:
The emergency department in Clearwater is normally open 24/7.