Ashcroft hospital closes emergency department overnight Saturday and Sunday

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Interior Health is advising residents of a temporary change to the emergency department hours at the Ashcroft and Community Health Care Centre this weekend.

IH says the change is due to unplanned limited staffing availability.

The emergency department will be open:

• 6 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Saturday
• 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday

Interior Health 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 one of the following facilities: Royal Inland Hospital – 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops or Nicola Valley Hospital - 3451 Voght Street, Merritt
• Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24 hour service) if you are unsure of your need to seek emergency care.

Normal emergency department hours in Ashcroft are Friday at 6 p.m. to Monday 8 a.m.