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IH announces temporary changes to health centre hours at Elkford and Sparwood
Elk Valley residents are advised of the following changes to the normal hours at the health centres in Elkford and Sparwood due to limited physician availability.
Elkford Emergency Department and Medical Clinic will be closed: January 2 and 3 and on Jan. 31.
Sparwood Emergency Department will be closed: January 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Jan. 5 & 6; Jan. 10 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Except for these dates, Elkford and Sparwood health centres will be open during normal hours.
(Elkford: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sparwood: Seven days per week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Sparwood and Elkford residents should take note of the following if they require care when the emergency department is closed:
In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Or residents may wish to use the emergency department in Fernie (24/7).
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.
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