The president of Ambulance Paramedics of BC says continued emergency room closures in the Interior Health zone is putting pressure on paramedics in neighbouring communities. So far in September, the ER at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, B.C. was temporarily forced to shut its doors eight times. The health agency says this is a direct result of limited physician availability. On Saturday, yet another ER closure was announced for SOGH. From 6 p.m. until 8 a.m., residents in Oliver were once again advised to access care at Penticton Regional Hospital, which is roughly a 40-minute drive – not ideal for paramedics who are faced with an hour and 20-minute round trip. "It defintely puts pressure on the system,” said president of Ambulance Paramedics of BC, Troy Clifford .. CLICK HERE for the full story
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