Latest published update
Health Services Adjusted for SOGH Emergency Closure
SOGH's emergency department will be closed on Monday night, August 17 to Tuesday morning, August 18, affecting patients seeking urgent medical care.
Permanent local information
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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For a medical emergency, call 911. Service hours can change after an article is published, so confirm the newest instructions with the linked health authority.
Earlier updates
South Okanagan General Hospital ER Closure Details Announced
Effective August 17, 2026, at 7 PM, South Okanagan General Hospital will cease its emergency room services overnight until the morning of August 18, 2026, at 7 AM. Patients requiring urgent medical attention can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this closure period.