Cariboo Memorial Hospital to remain open over Easter Long Weekend!

Courtesy of Interior Health:

The Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) in-patient medical unit in Williams Lake will continue to operate as usual for the Easter long weekend. 

Patients requiring admission to CMH will be admitted unless they need a level of care that would always require a transfer to a higher level of care. We continue to work urgently to address Physician staffing shortages at the hospital. 

We are very grateful for the local staff who have been ensuring coverage so that patient care can continue as usual, and also to the physicians from other communities who are travelling to maintain these medical services in Williams Lake. 

 Interior Health recognizes how important these local services at CMH are for Williams Lake and the broader region – we know the impact any changes would have on patients and families. Our commitment is to do everything possible to avoid service interruptions. 

 In the event a service interruption is unavoidable, Interior Health will notify the community at the earliest possible opportunity. 

 It is important to stress that the emergency department at CMH is open for any patients who need emergency care. 

 Interior Health will provide additional updates as more information is available.