Creston and area residents are advised the Creston Valley Hospital emergency department will be on diversion tonight, due to limited staff availability.

The emergency department is on diversion from 6 p.m. Friday, August 5 until 7 a.m. Saturday, August 6.

Interior Health regrets this temporary change to normal operations and reminds residents to take note of the following if they require care while the emergency department is closed:

• In the event of an emergency, call 911.
• Visit the emergency department at:

o   East Kootenay Regional Hospital – 12 24 Ave N, Cranbrook;

o   Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital – 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail;

o   Kootenay Lake Hospital – 3 View St, Nelson.

• Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (24-hour service) if you are unsure of your need to seek emergency care

The emergency department in Creston is normally open 24/7.

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Interior Health

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