Temporary Service Disruption at Port Hardy Hospital

Due to a temporary equipment issue, the Emergency Department (ED) at Port Hardy Hospital is currently closed. It is expected to reopen at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 4.

All other inpatient services at Port Hardy Hospital remain open and operating as usual.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency during this time, please call 911 or, if possible, go directly to the nearest open emergency department at Port McNeill Hospital. Do not go to the Port Hardy Hospital ED while it is closed, as this may delay access to urgent care. Island Health and BC Emergency Health Services have procedures in place to ensure 911 callers are transported to the appropriate facility.

For non-emergency health concerns, you can speak with a registered nurse at any time by calling HealthLink BC at 811—available 24/7 and toll-free.

First Nations individuals and communities can also access the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day service, available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To book an appointment, call 1-855-344-3800.

Island Health recognizes the inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and sincerely apologizes for the disruption. We appreciate the community’s understanding as we work to restore full services.