Keremeos, B.C., and area residents will not be able to access walk-in services at the South Similkameen Health Centre Wednesday due to an unexpected nursing shortage, according to Interior Health.
With walk-in services unavailable, patients with urgent needs will be redirected to Penticton Regional Hospital.
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During this time, all other community health services will continue as normal at the South Similkameen Health Centre. Interior Health said those who need life-threatening emergency care should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.
The South Similkameen Health Centre is normally open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed on Sundays and statutory holidays.
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