South Similkameen Health Centre

• Nursing shortage reduces services at Similkameen Health Centre

  With walk-in services unavailable, patients with urgent needs will be redirected to Penticton Regional Hospital, Interior Health said.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• ‘Cusp of collapse’: Oliver mayor calls for changes to B.C. health care initiative

  The town of Oliver isn’t on the list of acknowledged underserved communities for B.C.'s loan forgiveness program.

  Health

  Feb 6, 2023
  
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• Emergency departments in Oliver, Keremeos to undergo temporary weekend closures

  Citing staff shortages, Interior Health says the affected hospitals are South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver and South Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2022
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• Concerns being raised over doctor shortage, lack of health care in Keremeos, B.C.

  Due to a shortage of doctors, the health centre in Keremeos, B.C., is open Monday to Saturday but closed overnight and on Sundays, which is worrisome to locals.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2022
• Limited doctor availability reduces Keremeos’s emergency department access

  Interior Health said there will be a temporary change to the emergency department hours at the South Similkameen Health Centre due to limited physician availability.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2021