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Hospital, community and long-term care services for B.C.'s Southern Interior region.

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10/29/2026

🤒 Feeling sick? Knowing where to get care can help.

With flu and respiratory illness season underway, it's helpful to know where to turn when you need support.

Whether you're looking for health information, primary care, urgent care or emergency services, choosing the right option can help you get the support you need.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/wheretogetcare

10/28/2026

B.C. clocks aren't changing. Your appointment time isn't either. ⏰

Beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, most of B.C. will stay on the same time year-round. East Kootenay and Golden will continue to follow Alberta Time year-round.

If you have an upcoming IH appointment:
✅ Keep your appointment as scheduled.
✅ Follow the appointment time provided by your clinic or care team.
✅ Some phone and computer calendars may automatically adjust appointment times. If your calendar shows a different time, or you're unsure which time to follow, contact your clinic or care team to confirm.

If anything changes, you'll be contacted directly.

10/27/2026

Attention ❗ We've issued a drug alert for a substance sold as down, dope, tranq, and fentanyl containing high amounts of medetomidine, ethylflualprazolam, and fentanyl and/or fentanyl analogue ⚠️ Please share to spread the word:https://www.interiorhealth.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/cranbrook-drug-alert-oct-27-2026.pdf

10/27/2026

MyHealthPortal will be temporarily unavailable from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. PT on Oct. 28 during scheduled maintenance. ⏰

As B.C. transitions to year-round time, we're updating how appointment times are displayed in MyHealthPortal.

A few things to know:
✅ Existing appointments are not changing.
✅ Online X-ray self-scheduling will be unavailable until approximately noon PT.
✅ Appointments dated Nov. 1 and later may appear as "new" or "updated" in MyHealthPortal.
✅ If you need to check test results or review appointment preparation instructions, please do so before the maintenance begins.

If any changes are needed, your care team will contact you directly.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/accessing-care-through-technology/myhealthportal

10/25/2026

The emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in will be closed effective immediately until 7 a.m. on Oct. 25, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.

Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 811 or visit healthlinkbc.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/2026-10-24/temporary-service-interruption-nicola-valley-hospital-emergency-department

10/22/2026

Attention ❗ We've issued a drug alert for a substance sold as dilaudid, dillies and hydromorphone containing high amounts of isotonitazene ⚠️ Please share to spread the word:https://www.interiorhealth.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/kamloops-drug-alert-oct-22-2026.pdf

10/22/2026

⚡Unlock your superpowers.

Immunization helps your immune system recognize and fight serious diseases, helping protect you, your loved ones and your community.

From peace of mind to more time doing the things you love, staying up to date on routine and seasonal immunizations is one of the simplest ways to support your health and those around you.

Swipe through to discover the superpowers immunization can help unlock and stay healthier this season. 🍂

🔗 Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/immunization-and-vaccines/get-immunized

10/19/2026

Attention ❗ We've issued a drug alert for a substance sold as down, dope, tranq, and fentanyl containing high amounts of medetomidine, fluorofentanyl, and benzodiazepines ⚠️ Please share to spread the word:https://www.interiorhealth.ca/sites/default/files/PDFS/kootenays-drug-alert-oct-19-2026.pdf

10/19/2026

⚡Unlock your prevention powers.

Respiratory illness season is here, and small actions can make a big difference.

From washing your hands and covering your cough to staying home when you're sick and keeping immunizations up to date, these habits help reduce the spread of illness and protect those around you.

Swipe through to discover prevention powers that can help keep you, your loved ones and your community healthier this season.

🔗Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/stories/2025-10-27/5-tips-fall-healthy-habits-season

10/09/2026

The emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre in will be unavailable during the following dates:

▶️ Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, Oct. 11 at 8 a.m.
▶️ Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8 a.m.

Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

People in the community who need life-threatening emergency care (i.e., chest pains, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding) should always call 911 for transport to the nearest available and appropriate facility.

Anyone unsure whether an emergency room visit is warranted can call HealthLink BC at 811 or visit healthlinkbc.ca for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/temporary-service-interruptions-lillooet-hospital-emergency-department-oct-9-2026

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Interior Health Corporate Office, 505 Doyle Avenue
Kelowna, BC
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http://www.interiorhealth.ca/

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