Clearwater Hospital

• ‘Tip of the iceberg’: Clearwater, B.C. mayor expects ER diversions to continue

  The hospital's ER has seen just three normal 24-hour operating days since Aug. 3. 

  Health

  Aug 29, 2022
  
• Concerns raised over string of temporary ER closures at rural B.C. hospitals

  Interior Health has announced the emergency department at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed overnight for five nights.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2022
  
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• Staff shortage forces temporary closure of another B.C. hospital ER

  Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell said Sunday's closure was the latest in a string of closures that have been ongoing for months.

  Health

  May 29, 2022
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• Clearwater ER closed overnight due to staffing

  The closure at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital was 'due to unforeseen limited staffing availability,' according to the health authority. 

  Health

  May 16, 2022