Merritt and area residents are advised that Interior Health has secured staff coverage for the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital, today. The emergency department is now open.
A PSA was issued this morning at 7:30 a.m. announcing a service interruption because of unexpected limited staffing availability. This PSA has been rescinded.
People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.
Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
The emergency department in Merritt is normally open 24/7