District of Sparwood and area residents are advised of a change to emergency department hours at the health centre in Sparwood next week due to limited physician availability:

Thursday, July 4 – open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, July 5 – open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sparwood hours of operation are normally seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents should take note of the following if they require care when their emergency department is closed:

In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Residents should proceed to the emergency department in Fernie.

If individuals are unsure about what services they require, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1. 
The toll-free line provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse.

Interior Health regrets these temporary changes to usual service and will provide the communities with updates when there are changes to normal operating hours.

Interior Health

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