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By Amandalina Letterio

ASHCROFT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Temporary change to hours at Ashcroft emergency department

Oct 8, 2021 | 3:42 PM

ASHCROFT – Interior Health is advising Ashcroft area residents of a temporary change to the emergency department (ED) hours at the Ashcroft Hospital and Community Health Care Centre on Thanksgiving weekend (Oct. 8-10).

The emergency department will only be open on Friday (Oct. 8) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On Saturday (Oct. 9) and Sunday (Oct. 10) the ED will be open from 8:00 a.m. to midnight.

Interior Health said it regrets this temporary change to normal operations and reminds residents call 9-1-1 for emergencies when the department is closed.

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

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