Interior Health Extends Emergency Services Hours at South Similkameen Centre

Residents in Keremeos are now able to access emergency services from Monday through Friday, with hours extended to 5:30 p.m., marking a positive development for healthcare accessibility.

Interior Health has expanded the operating hours for emergency services at the South Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos, enabling residents to receive care from Monday through Friday. Services are now available from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., with Thursdays, weekends and statutory holidays excluded.

Patients experiencing non-life-threatening emergencies should seek assistance elsewhere during these extended hours, utilizing Penticton Urgent and Primary Care Centre or the Penticton Regional Hospital for urgent care needs. Inpatient services remain unaffected by this change.