The emergency department at Slocan Community Health Centre will be temporarily closed for 12 hours Saturday.
Interior Health said emergency services will be unavailable from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 26.
Patients requiring emergency care during the closure can go to Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp.
Interior Health said anyone experiencing a life-threatening emergency, including chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding, should call 911 for transport to the nearest appropriate facility.
People unsure whether they need emergency care can call HealthLink BC at 811 for non-emergency health information and advice.
