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Arrow Lakes News
Nakusp – Residents were advised that due to unexpected limited nurse availability at the Arrow Lakes Hospital, the emergency department (ED) was closed for six hours early Sunday morning, June 24, only.
The ED closed on Sunday, June 24 at 1 a.m. and reopened at 7 a.m.
Services outside these hours remain unchanged. ED services normally operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Interior Health regretted this interruption to normal emergency department services. Residents were asked to take note of the following if they required care while the emergency department was closed:
• In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
• Visit 24/7 emergency departments at:
o Slocan Community Health Centre – New Denver.
o Kootenay Lake Hospital – Nelson.
• Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 (24 hour service) if you are unsure about your need to go to the emergency department.
Interior Health stated, “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”