Interior Health is expanding urgent and primary care hours in parts of the Okanagan on Sunday as the region deals with increased health-care needs, including those related to the Bald Range wildfire.
The health authority said the Penticton Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 for people who need non-emergency care.
The centre is at 437 Martin St., Suite 101.
Interior Health said the West Kelowna Urgent and Primary Care Centre, at 2484 Main St, will open early at 9:30 a.m. Sunday to provide additional access to non-emergency care.
Central Okanagan residents with non-life-threatening health concerns can also seek care at the Kelowna and Rutland urgent and primary care centres when appropriate, the health authority said.
The Kelowna centre is at 1141 Harvey Ave., while the Rutland centre is at 150 Highway 33 West.
Interior Health said anyone experiencing a life-threatening emergency, such as chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding, should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
People who are unsure what type of care they need can call HealthLink BC at 811 or visit HealthLinkBC.ca for health advice.
