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South Okanagan General Hospital ER Closure Details Announced
Effective Tuesday evening, the emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital will be closed overnight, requiring patients to seek care elsewhere.
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South Okanagan Hospital and ER Closures
A running record of South Okanagan General Hospital, emergency-department, emergency-room and related health-service interruptions.
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Earlier updates
SOGH Fundraiser Reaches $1 Million Milestone
A major milestone has been reached by the SOGH fundraiser, passing $1 million in under a year.
Oliver Hospital Closes Emergency Room for 17 Hours
The Oliver hospital is closing its emergency room for 17 hours starting June 26 at 5 p.m., directing patients to Penticton Regional Hospital.
Oliver's Healthcare Housing Project Welcomes First Residents
A new project aimed at keeping South Okanagan General Hospital's ER open more often has welcomed its first residents.
South Okanagan General Hospital ER Closing
The South Okanagan General Hospital Emergency Room will close on Tuesday night, with services unavailable from 5 PM to 7 AM Wednesday.
Oliver Art Show for SOGH Fund Planned
An art show is planned to support the South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) fund in Oliver.
SOGH Emergency Department to Remain Open on Monday
The SOGH emergency department will continue to operate on June 22, despite an earlier announcement of service interruption due to staffing issues.
SOGH Emergency Department Closed Overnight
The SOGH emergency department in Oliver was closed overnight Tuesday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 24.