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Emergency room in Oliver to close overnight

South Okanagan General Hospital has closed its emergency department several times for lack of staff
Brittany Webster
Brittany Webster
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South Okanagan General Hospital

The South Okanagan General Hospital is closing its emergency department temporarily due to staff shortages.

Emergency services will not be available from 6 p.m. today (March 24) to 7 a.m. March 25.

Patients needing emergency care should go to Penticton Regional Hospital.

All other inpatient services will continue at SOGH.

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Brittany Webster

About the Author: Brittany Webster

A video journalist with Black Press Media. I recently made the exciting move from my radio anchor position at AM 1150 to this new venture.
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