Merritt hospital emergency department closed until Thursday morning

Merritt emergency department experiences sudden, temporary overnight closure

MERRITT, B.C. — Merritt residents didn’t have notice as the city’s emergency department temporarily closed for the fourth time in 2026.  In a news release issued shortly before 7:00 p.m. Wednesday (July 15), Interior Health says the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital would be temporarily closed effective immediately. The emergency room was scheduled to reopen at 7:00 a.m. Thursday (July 16).  While all other inpatient services contin…

Merritt hospital emergency department closed until Thursday morning

Emergency services at Nicola Valley Hospital will be unavailable until Thursday morning. In a news release a little after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, IH said emergency services at the hospital will be unavailable effective immediately until 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 16. 'Patients can access care at Royal In...