Clearwater and area residents are advised Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Emergency Department will be on diversion from 6 p.m. today until 7 a.m. tomorrow, due to limited staffing availability.
The emergency department is currently on diversion from:
- 6 p.m. Friday, July 15 to 7 a.m. Saturday, July 16
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 9-1-1
- Visit the emergency department at:
- Royal Inland Hospital – 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops
- Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24-hour service) if you are unsure of your need to seek emergency care
The emergency department in Clearwater is normally open 24/7.
