Er Diversion

• ‘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. 

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  Aug 29
  
• Emergency department at hospital in Oliver, B.C. to undergo overnight closure

  Interior Health announced that South Okanagan General Hospital’s emergency department 'will go on diversion' from Thursday at 6 p.m., to Friday at 8 a.m.

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  Aug 18
  
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• 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.

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  Aug 4
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• Woman dies of heart attack in Ashcroft, B.C. after ER closed, ambulance unavailable

  The hospital's emergency department was closed over the weekend due to a staffing shortage, and the community's ambulance was already out on another call.

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  Jul 19
• Interior Health diverting patients from hospital ERs in Ashcroft, Clearwater

  The diversions are the latest in a string of temporary closures and diversions at smaller and rural hospitals across British Columbia due to staffing issues. 

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  Jul 15