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World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10, 2009

Interior Health — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:54:56 GMT

Any death is tragic but even more so when that death was preventable. Approximately 4000 Canadians die each year by suicide. 500 of those deaths are young people between the ages of 15 and 25. On September 10th, events will

Whooping Cough Outbreak Spreading Among Unimmunized Infant/Toddlers/Preschoolers

Interior Health — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:50:36 GMT

February 15, 2009 Whooping Cough Outbreak Spreading Among Unimmunized Infant Toddlers Preschoolers Interior Health continues to address an outbreak of pertussis (Whooping Cough), with 25 total cases diagnosed in the Kootenay Boundary in just over the last two months. Media Report

Whooping Cough Outbreak in Kootenay Boundary

Interior Health — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:49:43 GMT

February 4, 2010 Whooping Cough Outbreak in Kootenay Boundary Interior Health is taking steps to address an outbreak of pertussis (Whooping Cough), as 19 cases have been diagnosed in the Kootenay Boundary in the last eight weeks.

West Kelowna & Kelowna-area Residents Urged to Come to Today’s Clinic - Nov 4

Interior Health — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:35:32 GMT

November 4, 2009 West Kelowna & Kelowna area Residents Urged to Come to Today’s Clinic The Interior Health combined H1N1 and seasonal flu clinic held today in West Kelowna is experiencing shorter wait times than previous clinics.

Week Highlights Work of Environmental Public Health Professionals

Interior Health — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:37:36 GMT

January 19, 2010 Week Highlights Work of Environmental Public Health Professionals Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) or you may know them as Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are responsible for reducing the risk of illness and improving the health of the public in

Watch for Poison Hazards…Right in Your Own Backyard!

Interior Health — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:13 GMT

March 10, 2010 Watch for Poison Hazards…Right in Your Own Backyard The warmer weather means more time outside tending to our lawns and gardens or cooking on the barbecue. It can also mean an increased risk of accidental poisoning. Fertilizers,

Warm Weather Increases Risk of Flooding

Interior Health — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:32:10 GMT

January 14, 2009 Warm Weather Increases Risk of Flooding Several areas within the Interior are experiencing higher than normal temperatures and heavy rainfall, which could lead to local flooding. Flooding may result in several health related concerns, like the contamination of

Volunteer Wins BC Community Achievement Award

Interior Health — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:53:06 GMT

February 20, 2009 – Volunteer Wins BC Community Achievement Award For her tremendous dedication to health care and community, Marylynn Rakuson, Trail Hospital Auxiliary Secretary and Director of Volunteers, has received a 2009 British Columbia Community Achievement Award.

Volunteer Parents Help More Kids Cope with Anxiety and Depression

Interior Health — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:02:32 GMT

January 27, 2010 Volunteer Parents Help More Kids Cope with Anxiety and Depression Interior Health has partnered with the F.O.R.C.E Society for Kids’ Mental Health, the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Child and Youth Mental Health Services to further

VJH celebrates ‘Topping Off’ of new Patient Care Tower

Interior Health — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:30:07 GMT

January 15, 2009 VJH celebrates ‘Topping Off’ of new Patient Care Tower Vernon Monashee MLA Eric Foster led representatives from Interior Health, Graham Construction, Infusion Health and the Regional Hospital District in a traditional “Topping Off” Ceremony at the new Patient

Vernon Operational Review Paves the Way for 2011 New Patient Care Tower

Interior Health — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:53:03 GMT

November 26, 2009 Vernon Operational Review Paves the Way for 2011 New Patient Care Tower Interior Health has received the report of Medical Management Consulting which conducted a review of the operational services of Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the services offered

Vernon Jubilee Hospital Downtown Lab: Temporary Closure

Interior Health — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:56:04 GMT

July 20 – Vernon Jubilee Hospital Downtown Lab Temporary Closure Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s downtown laboratory will be closed for renovations between Monday, July 27 and Friday, August 7. Clients who would normally visit this lab at #9 3100 35th Street, Discovery Plaza, are

Use Your ER Wisely – Advice for Patients with Flu-like Symptoms

Interior Health — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:03:41 GMT

November 9, 2009 Use Your ER Wisely – Advice for Patients with Flu like Symptoms Interior Health would like to remind everyone that hospital Emergency Departments are designed for the treatment of seriously ill patients and those requiring urgent care. If you

UBC Clinical Teaching Facility Opens at KGH

Interior Health — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:44:28 GMT

The Interior’s new clinical teaching building at Kelowna General Hospital – the home of the Southern Medical Program – is complete and ready to begin training doctors in the Southern Interior for the first time ever, announced Premier Gordon Campbell

Two Hundred Reasons to Breastfeed

Interior Health — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:58:21 GMT

September 25, 2008 – Two Hundred Reasons to Breastfeed October 1 to 7 is World Breastfeeding Week in Canada. Breast milk is made up of more than 200 nutritious components that help babies to grow strong and healthy. Interior Health and the

Tuberculosis case identified in person from Alberta who traveled to B.C. by Greyhound bus

Michelle Leduc — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:04:50 GMT

May 28, 2009 Tuberculosis case identified in person from Alberta who traveled to B.C. by Greyhound bus.The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control and the Interior Health Authority, in conjunction with health authorities in Alberta, are issuing a public health

Tobacco Industry's Marketing Net is Cast Wider

Michelle Leduc — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:36:31 GMT

May 28, 2009

There’s No Place Like Home…for Hidden Hazards

Interior Health — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:59:47 GMT

May 22, 2009 There’s No Place Like Home…for Hidden Hazards As busy parents, one of the biggest challenges we face is keeping our children safe. We try to protect them as best we can by providing a safe home environment.

The Village at Mill Creek Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Yin Maung — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:34:07 GMT

September 25, 2009 The Village at Mill Creek Celebrates One Year Anniversary. Today, Kelowna Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick, along with representatives from Baptist Housing and Interior Health, celebrated the one year anniversary of the completion of Village at Mill

The Temporary Closure of the Elkford Health Care Centre Emergency Department

Interior Health — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:20:07 GMT

January 21, 2009 The Temporary Closure of the Elkford Health Care Centre Emergency Department Residents are advised that the Elkford Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily closed on January 22nd, 27th, and 29th due to a lack of diagnostic

The Elk Valley Gets New Residential Beds

Interior Health — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:43:40 GMT

August 18, 2008 – The Elk Valley Gets New Residential Beds Eleven new residential care beds are now open in Fernie. The Interior Health funded beds are located at Golden Life Management’s Rocky Mountain Village. These new beds are part of the

Temporary Services Changes: Logan Lake Health Centre

Interior Health — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:29:45 GMT

July 8, 2008 Logan Lake – Residents who use the Logan Lake Health Centre are advised that the centre will be without physician services from July 28 to August 26 due to challenges in providing relief coverage for physician vacation. Interior

Swine Flu Outbreak: Use Your ER Wisely!

Interior Health — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:29:25 GMT

April 30 Swine Flu Outbreak Use Your ER Wisely Public concern about the swine flu virus is understandable, however Interior Health would like to remind everyone that hospital Emergency Departments are not the appropriate place for people with flu symptoms.

Surgical Procedures Postponed at Royal Inland Hospital

Interior Health — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:35:12 GMT

February 16, 2010 Surgical Procedures Postponed at Royal Inland Hospital Interior Health regrets to announce that patients scheduled for elective surgery this week at Royal Inland Hospital will have their procedures rescheduled to allow for a thorough review of practices

Summer Winds Down but Forest Fires Still Burning

Yin Maung — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:14:02 GMT

August 31 2009 Summer Winds Down but Forest Fires Still Burning Residents of the Thompson Nicola region and other areas affected by the Pritchard and Notch Hill fires should be aware that smoke conditions and local air pollution levels are still

Staying Healthy Takes Practice for the UBC Okanagan Heat National Volleyball Champs

Yin Maung — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:08:41 GMT

October 2009 October 7 Staying Healthy Takes Practice for the UBC Okanagan Heat National Volleyball Champs “With practice four times a week and games twice a week, our team spends a lot of time in close contact,” says Head Coach Steve Manuel. “If

Stay Safe and Healthy in the Heat

Interior Health — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:19:30 GMT

July 29, 2009 – Stay Safe and Healthy in the Heat It seems the long, cold winter days are far behind us now—as many residents in the Interior are heading outside to enjoy the hot, summer weather. But if you’re going to

Stay Connected with Patients & Residents through New EWishes Program

Interior Health — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:28:43 GMT

December 17th, 2008 – Stay Connected with Patients & Residents through New EWishes Program This Christmas, stay connected with loved ones in the hospital or in residential care homes through a new program called EWishes. Interior Health Volunteer Services has launched EWishes

Splash into Water Safely! Some Safety Tips for Enjoying the Summer Fun.

Michelle Leduc — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:39:09 GMT

May 28, 2009 Splash into Water Safely Some Safety Tips for Enjoying the Summer Fun. Swimming, bath time, and water play can be a lot of fun for kids. But if this time isn’t carefully supervised, it can also result

Smokey Skies and Your Health - Residents impacted by the Galena Bay Fire

Yin Maung — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:02:45 GMT

August 2, 2009 Smokey Skies & Your Health Residents of the Kootenay Boundary impacted by the Galena Bay fire should be aware that smoke conditions and local air pollution levels can change due to the unpredictable nature of fires.

Smokey Skies and Your Health - June 2009

Interior Health — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:46:01 GMT

Smokey Skies and your Health

Smokey Skies and Your Health

Interior Health — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:00:08 GMT

May 6, 2009 Smokey Skies and Your Health. 70 Mile residents affected by fires should be aware of potential health risks associated with exposure to smoke, food safety in power outages, and water quality.

Smokey Skies & Your Health July 19, 2009

Interior Health — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:45:55 GMT

July 19 – Smokey Skies & Your Health Residents of the Okanagan regions and other areas affected by the West Kelowna fires should be aware that smoke conditions and local air pollution levels can change due to the unpredictable nature of fires.

Smokey Skies & Your Health - July 2009

Interior Health — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:46:18 GMT

Smokey Skies & Your Health Residents of the Okanagan regions and other areas affected by the West Kelowna fires should be aware that smoke conditions and local air pollution levels can change due to the unpredictable nature of fires. Individuals

SLGH Redevelopment Moves One Step Closer

Interior Health — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:02:07 GMT

December 17 SLGH Redevelopment Moves One Step Closer. The redevelopment of Shuswap Lake General Hospital reached a milestone this week with the relocation of the Ultrasound Department into their new home. This $25 million project has included the construction of

Second Physician Recruited to Ashcroft

Interior Health — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:41:19 GMT

January 22, 2009 – Second Physician Recruited to Ashcroft Residents of Ashcroft and area will benefit from the arrival of a second physician, anticipated in April. Dr. Abdul Halim of South Africa plans to establish his private practice in the newly created Ashcroft

Seasonal Flu Clinics for Seniors Start this Week

Yin Maung — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:27:11 GMT

October 13, 2009 Seasonal Flu Clinics for Seniors Start this Week Free Seasonal flu vaccine clinics for seniors 65 and older and those living in long term care facilities ONLY will run from October 13 to November 9.

RIH Foundation Announces Fundraising Campaign for new ICU

Interior Health — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:09:29 GMT

February 2010 February 22 RIH Foundation Announces Fundraising Campaign for new ICU The new $11 million Intensive Care Unit under construction at Royal Inland Hospital gained significant support today with the announcement of the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation’s New ICU Campaign. “I

RIH ER to benefit from Patient Streaming Project

Interior Health — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:14:48 GMT

January 27, 2010 RIH ER to benefit from Patient Streaming Project Visitors to Royal Inland Hospital’s Emergency Department will now feel the benefits of a project that streamlines the way patients are assessed and treated. The RIH Patient Streaming Project, which

RIH Adopts New Admission Process

Interior Health — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:40:07 GMT

November 2, 2009 RIH Adopts New Admission Process Patients entering the healthcare system at Royal Inland Hospital will now benefit from a process that will prevent complications resulting from medication discrepancies. Through a system called Medication Reconciliation (Med Rec), healthcare providers

Rabies Risk in the East Kootenay This Summer

Interior Health — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:54:20 GMT

August 13, 2008 – East Kootenay residents are enjoying the warm weather and sunshine by heading outside. This has increased their risk of contacting bats the primary carrier of the rabies virus in BC. Interior Health reminds people to avoid contact with

Rabies Risk Higher During Summer Months Summer

Interior Health — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:08:42 GMT

June 3, 2009 Rabies Risk Higher During Summer Months Summer weather brings more people outdoors, which increases the risk of contact with bats the primary carrier of the rabies virus in BC. Interior Health reminds people to avoid contact with bats to

Protect yourself and those around you – Get your flu shot!

Interior Health — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:26:09 GMT

October 2, 2008 – Protect yourself and those around you – get your flu shot With the flu season just around the corner, public health nurses across Interior Health are gearing up for the November launch of this year’s influenza (flu) vaccination

Protect Your Daughter from Cervical Cancer

Interior Health — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:29:23 GMT

Protect Your Daughter from Cervical Cancer Starting in the 2008 2009 school year, Human Papilloma (HPV) vaccine will be provided free to girls in BC in grades 6 and 9. The HPV vaccine, Gardasil™, is nearly 100% effective against the

Prostate Cancer Awareness Week is September 14-18, 2009

Interior Health — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:38:42 GMT

During Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, the Canadian Cancer Society encourages men to learn about the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate gland. The prostate is part of

Ponderosa Lodge to remain open to meet needs of Kamloops Seniors

Interior Health — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:59:13 GMT

June 2, 2008 Ponderosa Lodge to remain open to meet needs of Kamloops Seniors. With the pending opening of 106 new beds at Ridgeview Lodge this summer, Interior Health has made a decision regarding Ponderosa Lodge. Ponderosa will continue to

Pleasant Valley Health Centre Showcases New X-Ray Equipment

Interior Health — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:31:41 GMT

January 23, 2009 – Pleasant Valley Health Centre Showcases New X Ray Equipment Patients who need X rays will now receive better care and service with new, modern X ray equipment that was unveiled today at Pleasant Valley Health Centre by Health Services

Pioneer physician honoured in dedication ceremony for KGH library

Interior Health — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:42:57 GMT

February 10, 2010 Pioneer physician honoured in dedication ceremony for KGH library Dr. Cliff Henderson was joined by friends, family and colleagues today in a ceremony dedicating the new Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) library in his name.

Pilot Project at Royal Inland Hospital to allow Nurses Time for Professional Development Opportunities

Interior Health — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:07:27 GMT

March 9, 2009 – Pilot Project at Royal Inland Hospital to allow Nurses Time for Professional Development Opportunities An inpatient unit at Royal Inland Hospital will be one of nine project sites across the country participating in Research to Action Applied Workplace

Penticton’s Involved Care Dialysis Unit: A First in BC

Interior Health — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT

March 9, 2010 Penticton’s Involved Care Dialysis Unit A First in BC March 11th is World Kidney Day, and this year Penticton Regional Hospital’s Renal Department really has cause to celebrate with the launch of the Involved Care Dialysis Unit, the

Patient Transportation Program Expands to Kamloops and Salmon Arm

Interior Health — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:53:56 GMT

September 14 Patient Transportation Program Expands to Kamloops and Salmon Arm Patients requiring non emergency transfers between health facilities in the Kamloops and Salmon Arm areas will soon be transported by an alternate service provider rather than using valuable ambulance resources,

Okanagan Listeriosis Infection Case Matched to Outbreak Strain

Interior Health — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:15:08 GMT

September 19 – Okanagan Listeriosis Infection Case Matched to Outbreak Strain Public Health now has confirmation from the National Microbial Lab (NML) in Winnipeg that the bacteria associated with the Listeriosis infection death in the Central Okanagan, reported on September 8, is

Okanagan Listeriosis Death

Interior Health — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:00:05 GMT

September 8, 2008 – Okanagan Listeriosis Death Public Health has confirmed the death late last week of an Okanagan senior at Kelowna General Hospital due to a Listeriosis infection. The woman had an underlying chronic health condition that was being treated with oral steroid

Obstetrics Services Resume in 100 Mile House

Interior Health — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:37:55 GMT

December 16 Obstetrics Services Resume in 100 Mile House. Interior Health is pleased to announce the resumption of Obstetric Services in 100 Mile House. This comes following the development of a protocol that will guide physicians and staff in making decisions

Obstetric Services Temporarily Delivered through Williams Lake (2008)

Interior Health — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:51:36 GMT

Obstetric Services Temporarily Delivered through Williams Lake 100 Mile House – Interior Health wishes to inform 100 Mile residents of a temporary transfer of obstetrics services to Williams Lake for approximately three months. This decision is necessary due to staffing challenges, related

Obstetric Services Temporarily Delivered through Williams Lake

Interior Health — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:51:52 GMT

February 16, 2009 – Obstetric Services Temporarily Delivered through Williams Lake Obstetric services in 100 Mile House will temporarily be transferred to Williams Lake for three months as a result of staffing challenges, particularly in the area of Operating Room nursing.

Nurse Practitioner Joins Castlegar Health Team

Interior Health — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:04:58 GMT

December 10, 2008 – Nurse Practitioner Joins Castlegar Health Team Interior Health would like to welcome Nurse Practitioner Zak Matieschyn to the Castlegar and area primary health care team. “Nurse practitioners are playing an increasing role in B.C. health care,” said Minister

Newly Renovated Lab Reopens in Downtown Vernon

Yin Maung — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:32:38 GMT

August 28, 2009 – Newly Renovated Lab Reopens in Downtown Vernon Patients who need lab work will now receive even better care and service in the newly renovated laboratory that was showcased in downtown Vernon today by Vernon Monashee MLA Eric Foster and

Newly Expanded Residential Care Home Open in Merritt

Interior Health — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:42:51 GMT

December 5, 2008 – Newly Expanded Residential Care Home Open in Merritt Interior Health announced the official opening of 24 new residential care beds at Gillis House and the new adult day centre, the Berta Fraser Centre.

New suite serves palliative patients in 100 Mile

Interior Health — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:40:34 GMT

September 25, 2008 – New suite serves palliative patients in 100 Mile Palliative care patients and their families will benefit from the new palliative suite at Fisher Place, thanks to the generosity of the community and contributions of the Hospice Society. A celebration

New Residential Care Facility Ridgeview Lodge Open in Kamloops

Interior Health — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:41:57 GMT

December 5, 2008 – New Residential Care Facility Ridgeview Lodge Open in Kamloops Interior Health and its partner Baltic Properties announced the official opening of Kamloops’ newest residential care home, Ridgeview Lodge.

New Residential Care Beds at Orchard Haven Now Complete Okanagan-Westside

Interior Health — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:28:20 GMT

April 6, 2009 – New Residential Care Beds at Orchard Haven Now Complete Okanagan Westside MLA Rick Thorpe was joined by Interior Health and community officials to celebrate the opening of a modern new 14 bed dementia wing at the Orchard Haven

New Public Beds Now Open at Minto House in Nakusp

Interior Health — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:57:30 GMT

March 17, 2009 – New Public Beds Now Open at Minto House in Nakusp Nakusp seniors have a new place to call home thanks to the completion of six publicly funded beds at Minto House, located adjacent to the Arrow Lakes Hospital.

New Parkade Opens at KGH Just in Time for Christmas

Interior Health — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:59:04 GMT

December 17 New parkade opens at KGH just in time for Christmas. The new parkade at Kelowna General Hospital will open on Monday, December 21, 2009. As a result, Interior Health will be reconfiguring the public and staff parking areas

New Location for Penticton’s Cardiopulmonary Wellness Program

Interior Health — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:06 GMT

March 5, 2010 New Location for Penticton’s Cardiopulmonary Wellness Program Participants of the Integrated Health Centre’s Cardiopulmonary Wellness program will now receive even better care and service at the program’s new permanent location in the South Okanagan Events Centre, showcased today

New Intensive Care Unit to Benefit Kamloops and Region Patients

Interior Health — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:00:23 GMT

July 13, 2009 New Intensive Care Unit to Benefit Kamloops and Region Patients The official launch of the new $11 million Intensive Care Unit at Royal Inland Hospital occurred today, with a call for tenders for Phase One going out

New Home for the Osoyoos Health Centre

Yin Maung — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:06:48 GMT

January 13, 2010 New Home for the Osoyoos Health Centre The Osoyoos Health Centre is moving from its downtown Main Street location to larger premises at 4816 89th Street, formerly Sagebrush Lodge.

New Health Services Administrator For North Okanagan

Interior Health — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:53:12 GMT

February 17, 2009 – New Health Services Administrator For North Okanagan Interior Health is pleased to announce that Pat Furey will assume the position of Health Services Administrator for the North Okanagan effective March 2, 2009. Ms. Furey is currently the Associate Dean

New Health Connections Bus to Assist South Okanagan Patients

Interior Health — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:41:41 GMT

October 28, 2008 – New Health Connections Bus to Assist South Okanagan Patients Interior Health and BC Transit are pleased to announce that patients in the South Okanagan will benefit from the addition of new bus service to Kelowna while Highway 97

New CT Scanner at Vernon Jubilee Hospital

Interior Health — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:15:42 GMT

July 17 BC Health Services Minister George Abbott officially introduced the new 64 Slice CT Scanner at Vernon Jubilee Hospital that will provide faster, more detailed scans for patients. Read more...

New CFO for Interior Health

Interior Health — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:45:41 GMT

November 3, 2009 New CFO for Interior Health Interior Health CEO, Murray Ramsden, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Interior Health following an extensive internal external recruitment over the past few months.

Nelson - Get creative with kids with recyclable materials!

Interior Health — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:56:18 GMT

May 4, 2009 Make Something Fun from Nothing... Be Part of Our Competition Local Speech Language Pathologists, Rosie Eberle and Deb Saville are challenging West Kootenay parents to get creative with kids using recyclable materials. Come up with an innovative

More than 200,000 IH Residents are Protected from H1N1!

Interior Health — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:47:47 GMT

November 27, 2009 More than 200,000 IH Residents are Protected from H1N1 Combined H1N1 and Seasonal flu clinics have been running steady across IH for a month. This week, 57 clinics are being held in 43 communities across our region.

More Support for Children with Complex Developmental Behavioral Conditions

Interior Health — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:17:26 GMT

November 21, 2008 – More Support for Children with Complex Developmental Behavioral Conditions Families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and other complex developmental behavioral conditions will now have better access to the services and support their

More Housing and Care Options for South Cariboo Seniors

Interior Health — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:42:29 GMT

August 11, 2009 – More Housing and Care Options for South Cariboo Seniors Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett was joined today by representatives from Interior Health and the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District to celebrate the start up of construction on a

Midwifery Service Comes to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

Interior Health — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:32:01 GMT

June 2, 2009 Midwifery Service Comes to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital The addition of midwifery service gives expectant parents who access services at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital more choices around how they bring their babies into the world.

May is Speech and Hearing Month

Interior Health — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:27:32 GMT

May 4 May is Speech and Hearing Month Play, Laugh, Talk with Your Kids It’s a car, it’s a plane, it’s…a cardboard box? Yes. Sometimes the most cherished toy a child can have is as simple as a cardboard box

Mass Public Flu Clinics Come to a Close

Interior Health — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:08:01 GMT

December 18 Mass Public Flu Clinics Come to a Close. The last Public Health combination flu clinics are being held today—one in Vernon and the other in Kelowna. The rest of the 38 scheduled clinics across the region were held earlier

Mariposa Gardens Officially Opens in Osoyoos

Interior Health — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:11:31 GMT

March 20, 2009 – Mariposa Gardens Officially Opens in Osoyoos Today, Interior Health, BC Housing and Baltic Properties announced the official opening of Osoyoos’ newest residential and assisted living facility for seniors – Mariposa Gardens.

Make Your Holiday a Healthy and Happy One

Interior Health — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:07:53 GMT

December 8, 2008 – Make Your Holiday a Healthy and Happy One ~Tips for holiday chefs new and old. Whether you are preparing your first turkey dinner or your favourite Christmas dish there are a few simple steps you can take

Lytton Celebrates New Health Centre & Seniors’ Housing

Interior Health — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:43:13 GMT

July 31, 2009 – Lytton Celebrates New Health Centre & Seniors’ Housing Healthy Living and Sport Minister Ida Chong was joined today by representatives from local First Nations, Interior Health, BC Housing and the Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) to celebrate the

Listeriosis Case in Cranbrook Linked to Food Product Recall

Interior Health — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:36:52 GMT

August 25, 2008 – Listeriosis Case in Cranbrook Linked to Food Product Recall Last week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall of some ready to eat deli meats that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes – the bacteria that cause

Listeriosis Case Identified in Kelowna Woman

Interior Health — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:44:53 GMT

October 30, 2008 – Listeriosis Case Identified in Kelowna Woman Interior Health learned this morning of a case of Listeriosis Infection in a patient at Kelowna General Hospital. Samples are being sent to the National Lab in Winnipeg to determine if the strain

Lillooet and Lytton will Benefit from New Bus for Health Connections

Interior Health — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:14:17 GMT

October 28, 2008 – Lillooet and Lytton will Benefit from New Bus for Health Connections Interior Health and BC Transit are pleased to announce that patients in Lillooet, Lytton and area will benefit from the addition of a new bus for the Health

Less injections Same protection. New infant combination vaccine.

Interior Health — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:37:28 GMT

Beginning February 1, 2009 — all infants starting their routine immunization series will receive one less shot at their 2, 4 and 6 month visits. A new combination vaccine, INFANRIX hexa™, makes it possible for infants to receive protection against the

Kootenay Medical Health Officer Announces Retirement

Michelle Leduc — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:31:12 GMT

May 19 Kootenay Medical Health Officer Announces Retirement. Dr. Nelson Ames has announced he will step down as Medical Health Officer for Kootenay Boundary East Kootenay as of May 22, 2009.

Kootenay Boundary Chief Operating Officer Announces Retirement

Interior Health — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:57:16 GMT

March 6, 2009 – Kootenay Boundary Chief Operating Officer Announces Retirement Carol Markowsky, Chief Operating Officer for Kootenay Boundary Health Service, has announced her decision to retire from the public sector and will be leaving Interior Health as of April 3, 2009.

KLH Redevelopment Construction Begins

Michelle Leduc — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:36:13 GMT

December 14 KLH Redevelopment Construction Begins.Construction on the expanded emergency department and CT Scanner suite at Kootenay Lake Hospital $15.3 million Redevelopment Project begins today.

Kidney Foundation's Give the Gift of Life Walk

Yin Maung — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:09:21 GMT

2009 Kidney Walk – Give the Gift of Life On Sunday, August 9 participants in 14 communities throughout B.C. will be lacing up their sneakers and joining Kidney Foundation of Canada’s annual Give the

KGH Marks 100 Years of Health Care

Interior Health — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:09:18 GMT

"Kelowna General Hospital’s centennial celebration is a time to recognize the health professionals, patients, hospital auxiliaries and community partners that have made the hospital such a special place over the past 100 years," said Abbott. "Today is an important milestone for

KGH celebrates ‘Topping Off’ of new Patient Care Tower

Interior Health — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:26:55 GMT

November 27, 2009 KGH celebrates ‘Topping Off’ of new Patient Care Tower Kelowna Mission MLA Steve Thomson and Westside Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart led a group of representatives from Interior Health, Graham Construction and Infusion Health in a traditional “Topping Off

Kelowna TB Information is Now Available

Interior Health — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:06:33 GMT

February 19 – Kelowna TB information now available on IH website Since May 2008, an increased number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases have been identified in the Central Okanagan – most occurring among the street oriented population. Information on the number of identified

Kelowna Listeriosis Case Identified in October not linked to Outbreak Strain

Interior Health — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:36:59 GMT

November 18, 2008 – Kelowna Listeriosis Case Identified in October not linked to Outbreak Strain Interior Health has learned from the National Lab in Winnipeg that the Listeriosis case identified in a woman at Kelowna General Hospital in October is not linked to the

Kelowna Hospital Expansion; New public parking map

Interior Health — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:09:00 GMT

Kelowna General Hospital expansion gets underway Kelowna – Ground preparation of the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) site will begin February 4, in advance of the construction of the new patient care tower. Peter Bros. Construction Ltd of Kelowna has been awarded

Kelowna General Hospital Main Entrance to Move

Interior Health — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:30:17 GMT

March 12, 2009 Kelowna General Hospital Main Entrance to Move Please be advised that effective March 16, the main entrance to Kelowna General Hospital will move as a result of the start of construction on the new Patient Care Tower.

KBRH Places Third in National Healthy Workplace Challenge

Interior Health — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:45:03 GMT

December 18, 2008 – KBRH Places Third in National Healthy Workplace Challenge Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital has placed third in Canada's Healthy Workplace Month – an initiative that ranked participating organizations from across the country based on the overall health of their

KBRH Emergency Department Benefits From Electronic White Board

Interior Health — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:45:35 GMT

March 31, 2009 – KBRH Emergency Department Benefits From Electronic White Board Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital now has the ability to digitally follow a patient through the emergency department thanks to a new electronic patient tracking system.

It's Time to Talk Turkey!

Interior Health — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:55:45 GMT

December 15 It's Time to Talk Turkey ‘Tis the season for filling your home with the smells of home baked goodies, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and the Christmas turkey roasting in the oven. It’s also the season for

It Should be Business as Usual in Vernon

Kara Visinski — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:55:13 GMT

May 1, 2009 It Should Be Business as Usual in Vernon Interior Health has been receiving a large number of calls from the Vernon area regarding the first confirmed case of H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Flu) that was confirmed yesterday. We

Is Staying Healthy on your Christmas Wish List this Holiday Season?

Interior Health — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:09:46 GMT

December 2, 2009 Is Staying Healthy on your Christmas Wish List this Holiday Season? The holidays are an exciting time for everyone but they can also be stressful and when you’re stressed and run down, it puts you at greater risk

Invitation to Tender Goes Out for KBRH Electrical Upgrade Project

Interior Health — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:16:30 GMT

July 13, 2009 – Invitation to Tender Goes Out for KBRH Electrical Upgrade Project Interior Health released today an Invitation to Tender for the construction installation portion of a $2 million Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital electrical system upgrade.

Invitation to Bid Goes Out for KBRH 4th Floor Renovations

Interior Health — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:51:13 GMT

July 20 – Invitation to Bid Goes Out for KBRH 4th Floor Renovations Today, Interior Health released the Invitation to Bid for construction of the $1.9 million Children’s Healthcare Initiative at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.

Invermere ER Project Goes to Tender

Interior Health — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:20:46 GMT

September 15, 2009 Invermere ER Project Goes to Tender The $4.3 million Invermere and District Hospital ER Redevelopment Project took another big step forward today as Interior Health released a call for tenders for construction.

Interior Savings Donates $25,000 to Okanagan Lifeline Program

Interior Health — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:24:12 GMT

September 10, 2008 – Interior Savings Donates $25,000 to Okanagan Lifeline Program With the Lifeline Program, people know that emergency help can be contacted immediately at the push of a button. It’s an important comfort for individuals living independently who may need emergency

Interior Health’s Chief Information Officer Recognized as an “IT Leader”

Yin Maung — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:58:57 GMT

December 11, 2008 – Interior Health’s Chief Information Officer Recognized as an “IT Leader” Mal Griffin Interior Health’s (IH) Chief Information Officer (CIO) has been named one of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders of 2009. This annual list showcases the best

Interior Health Takes Steps to Improve Patient Transportation

Interior Health — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:03:03 GMT

November 19,2008 – Interior Health Takes Steps to Improve Patient Transportation Interior Health (IH) has awarded a contract to Medi Van Canada Inc. to provide non emergency patient transportation services for a one year pilot project. Patients in Interior Health facilities, who need

Interior Health partners with Interior Indian Friendship Society to provide new Urban Native Health Centre

Interior Health — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:33:29 GMT

December 4, 2008 – Interior Health partners with Interior Indian Friendship Society to provide new Urban Native Health Centre In a partnership with the Interior Indian Friendship Society (IIFS), Interior Health will provide medical services and start up medical equipment while the IIFS

Interior Health Marks Mental Illness Awareness Week

Interior Health — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:58:46 GMT

October 1, 2008 – Mental Illness Educate Yourself Interior Health Marks Mental Illness Awareness Week This year, October 5 – 11 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. In Kamloops, Community Mental Health & Addictions Services will mark this week with a day of free public

Interior Health Launches New Website To Attract Doctors

Interior Health — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:28:25 GMT

August 20, 2008 – Interior Health Launches New Website To Attract Doctors Interior Health has launched a new website to show physicians across Canada, and the world, why life is better living and working within one of Interior Health’s communities. The

Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, September 16th

Yin Maung — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:17:38 GMT

September 11, 2009 Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, September 16th The Interior Health Board will hold its regular business meeting in Kelowna on Wednesday. The Board meeting begins at 8 00 a.m. on September 16th in Boardroom 1, 1815 Kirschner Road,

Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, November, 18th

Interior Health — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:41:14 GMT

November 13, 2009 Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, November, 18th The Interior Health Board will hold its regular business meeting in Kelowna on Wednesday. The Board meeting begins at 8 00 a.m. on November 18th in Boardroom 1, 1815 Kirschner

Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, November 19

Interior Health — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:57:15 GMT

November 1, 2008 – Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, November 19 The Interior Health Board will hold its regular business meeting in Kelowna on Wednesday. The Board meeting begins at 8 00 a.m. on November 19 in the Pinot Noir Merlot

Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, March 11th

Interior Health — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:29:21 GMT

March 9th, 2009 – Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, March 11th The Interior Health Board will hold its regular business meeting in Kelowna on Wednesday. The Board meeting begins at 8 00 a.m. on March 11 in the Pinot Noir Merlot

Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, July 22nd

Interior Health — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:38:00 GMT

July 17th, 2009 – Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, July 22nd The Interior Health Board will hold its regular business meeting in Kelowna on Wednesday. The Board meeting begins at 8 00 a.m. on July 22nd in Boardroom 1, 1815

Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, January 20th

Interior Health — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:34:44 GMT

January 15 Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, January 20th The Interior Health Board will hold its regular business meeting in Kelowna on Wednesday. The Board meeting begins at 8 00 a.m. on January 20th in Boardroom 1, 1815 Kirschner Road,

Interior Health Board Meeting in Grand Forks

Interior Health — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:02:33 GMT

September 15, 2008 – Interior Health Board Meeting in Grand Forks The Interior Health Board will hold its regular business meeting in Grand Forks on Wednesday. The Board meeting begins at 8 00 a.m. on September 17, in the Regional District of Kootenay

Interior Health Board Announces New CEO

Interior Health — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:31:12 GMT

January 15, 2009 Interior Health Board Announces New CEO Norman Embree, Board Chairman for Interior Health, today announced that Dr. Robert Halpenny has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for Interior Health effective immediately.

Interior Health awarded the 2010 Canadian Bioethics Conference

Yin Maung — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:21:03 GMT

21st Canadian Bioethics Society Annual Conference The theme of the 2010 Canadian Bioethics Society Conference is “Voices of Communities” focusing on voices of patients and families, voices of professionals and voices of the vulnerable. Papers Those wishing to be considered for a

Interior Health Announces Plans for Electrical Upgrade at Royal Inland Hospital

Interior Health — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:18:40 GMT

June 29 – Interior Health Announces Plans for Electrical Upgrade at Royal Inland Hospital Interior Health has received approval from the Ministry of Health Services to install a new main power supply to Royal Inland Hospital. The $4.1 million upgrade will meet

Interior Health Announces Move of Mental Health & Addictions

Yin Maung — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:54:52 GMT

July 15 – Interior Health Announces Move of Mental Health & Addictions Interior Health is pleased to announce that Community Mental Health and Addictions and Elderly Mental Health and Addictions Services have moved into their new home at 235 Lansdowne.

Interior Health and Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops reach agreement on sale of land

Interior Health — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:58:57 GMT

October 24, 2008 – Interior Health and Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops reach agreement on sale of land. Interior Health is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement to purchase approximately 1.4 acres of vacant hillside land from the Roman Catholic Diocese

Interior Health and Golden Life Celebrate 15 New Beds for Trail

Interior Health — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:23:12 GMT

November 12, 2008 — Interior Health and Golden Life Celebrate 15 New Beds for Trail Seniors Interior Health and Golden Life Management celebrated the addition of 15 new beds for Trail seniors at a grand opening celebration today at Rose Wood Village.

Interior Health Advises to Take Precautions Against Mosquito Bites

Interior Health — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:46:37 GMT

June 18, 2009 Interior Health Advises to Take Precautions Against Mosquito Bites When Travelling this Summer West Nile virus has not yet arrived in BC, however, it has been found in areas adjacent to us (Alberta and Washington State.) So,

Increased Number of Tuberculosis Cases in the Central Okanagan

Interior Health — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:04:03 GMT

December 16, 2008 – Increased Number of Tuberculosis Cases in the Central Okanagan An increased number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases have been identified in the Central Okanagan – most occurring among the street oriented population. Since May, 2008, a total of six

Incorrect Date for Lytton & Spences Bridge Clinics

Interior Health — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:49:05 GMT

November 3, 2009 UPDATE Incorrect Date for Lytton & Spences Bridge Clinics Combined H1N1 and seasonal flu clinics planned for Lytton and Spences Bridge, November 6th were incorrectly posted on the Interior Health website. The only clinics for these communities

Improving Local Food Systems—at the Grassroots Level

Interior Health — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:17:20 GMT

January 18, 2010 Improving Local Food Systems—at the Grassroots Level Interior Health has recently invested $75,000 to build community food security in communities throughout the Interior region. The Community Food Action Initiative (CFAI) provides single and multi year grants to support

Important Update on Interior Health’s H1N1 Vaccine Campaign

Interior Health — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:21:10 GMT

November 4, 2009 Important Update on Interior Health’s H1N1 Vaccine Campaign The Canadian shortage of H1N1 vaccine is resulting in a reduction in the number of Public Health mass clinics that will be held for the week of November 9th.

Important Food and Water Information for Returning Evacuees

Interior Health — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:41:04 GMT

July 21, 2009 – Important Food and Water Information for Returning Evacuees Now that officials have determined it’s safe for some residents to return to their homes, there are important tips they should be aware of in regards to health and safety.

Important changes to parking at Kelowna General Hospital

Interior Health — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:29:34 GMT

October 7, 2008 – Important changes to parking at Kelowna General Hospital Please be advised that, effective October 14, 2008, construction on the new UBC Medical School Clinical Academic Building and new parkade will begin in the current Rose Avenue visitor parking

Important changes - parking at Vernon Jubilee Hospital

Interior Health — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:44:21 GMT

Please be advised that parking improvements and paving at Vernon Jubilee Hospital will impact public and staff parking from November 4 – 8, 2009. The work will take place in two phases. Phase 1 Graham Construction will be paving the

Immunization: A Family Affair

Interior Health — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:23:40 GMT

April 23, 2009 Immunization A Family Affair Did you know that immunizations are not just for kids? Immunization provides the most effective protection against disease at every age. Help celebrate National Immunization Awareness Week April 25 May 2, 2009 by reviewing

Immunization Schedule for Children

Interior Health — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:41:17 GMT

Immunizing your child is one of the most important ways to promote their health. Diseases can and will reappear if children are not fully protected through immunization. Get your child immunized on time for the best possible protection. See Immunization Schedule

IHA and Ktunaxa Nation sign Letter of Understanding

Interior Health — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:20:17 GMT

January 7, 2009 – IHA and Ktunaxa Nation sign Letter of Understanding Aboriginal people in the East Kootenay will benefit from a Letter of Understanding (LOU) signed today between the Ktunaxa Nation Council and the Interior Health Authority. The letter is the

IH Requests Proposals for Next Phase of KLH Redevelopment

Interior Health — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:37:16 GMT

October 15, 2008 – IH Requests Proposals for Next Phase of KLH Redevelopment Design Interior Health took the next step today in planning the Kootenay Lake Hospital First Floor Redevelopment by releasing a request for proposals for consulting services for the

IH Releases Call for Tenders on $15.3 Million KLH Redevelopment

Interior Health — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:18:33 GMT

September 2009 September 29 IH Releases Call for Tenders on $15.3 Million KLH Redevelopment An expanded emergency department and CT Scanner suite for Kootenay Lake Hospital are another step closer today, as Interior Health released the call for tenders for construction on

IH Investigations into Pine Grove Death Now Complete

Interior Health — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:52:01 GMT

February 1, 2009 – IH Investigations into Pine Grove Death Now Complete Interior Health has completed its investigations into the unexpected death of an 84 year old resident at Pine Grove Care Centre whose body was found outside the facility on

IH Board Meeting in Kelowna, May 13th

Michelle Leduc — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:46:40 GMT

May 8 Interior Health Board Meeting in Kelowna, May 13th The Interior Health Board will hold its regular business meeting in Kelowna on Wednesday. The Board meeting begins at 8 00 a.m. on May 13 in the Harvest Ponderosa Rooms, Best

IH Awards Contract on KLH Redevelopment

Interior Health — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:56:41 GMT

November 16, 2009 IH Awards Contract on KLH Redevelopment The finish line is in sight for an expanded emergency department and CT Scanner suite at Kootenay Lake Hospital, as Interior Health awarded today the contract for the construction portion of the

IH Awards Contract for Phase One of Electrical Upgrade at RIH

Interior Health — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:05:52 GMT

November 6, 2009 Interior Health Awards Contract for Phase One of Electrical Upgrade at RIH Interior Health is proceeding with the construction of a new electrical substation at Royal Inland Hospital. This $4.1 million upgrade to the hospital power system will

IH Awards Contract for Next Phase of KLH Redevelopment Design

Interior Health — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:40:08 GMT

November 26, 2008 – IH Awards Contract for Next Phase of KLH Redevelopment Design Interior Health is pleased to announce Stantec Architecture Limited has been awarded the consulting services contract for schematic design of the KLH 1st Floor Redevelopment Project.

IH Awards Contract for KBRH 4th Floor Renovations

Yin Maung — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:09:33 GMT

October 30, 2009 IH Awards Contract for KBRH 4th Floor Renovations Interior Health has awarded the contract for construction of the Children’s Healthcare Initiative at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital to Trail based Hil Tech Contracting Limited.

Healthy Living Invites People to Enjoy Healthy Lifestyle

Interior Health — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:01:45 GMT

September 15, 2008 – Healthy Living Invites People to Enjoy Healthy Lifestyle On Sunday September 21, the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops will be home to a free, family event that brings together the region’s health, sport and wellness experts and businesses. The

Health Service Administrator Chosen for Golden

Interior Health — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:13:28 GMT

October 27, 2008 – Health Service Administrator Chosen for Golden Interior Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Erica Phillips to the Golden Health Services Administrator position. Erica started in the position on Tuesday, October 14th.

Hand washing plays key role in preventing spread of cold and flu

Interior Health — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:12:47 GMT

October 13, 2008 – Hand washing plays key role in preventing spread of cold and flu “ Hand washing is the easiest, most cost effective way to stay healthy and prevent the spread of disease and is especially important with cold and flu

H1N1 Clinics Kick Off in Interior Health: Seasonal Flu Clinics Expand Eligibility Criteria

Interior Health — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:35:13 GMT

October 22, 2009 H1N1 Clinics Kick Off in Interior Health Seasonal Flu Clinics Expand Eligibility Criteria With the announcement of the approval of the H1N1 vaccine, plans for adding H1N1 clinics throughout Interior Health kicked into high gear today.

Grassroots Movement in Cranbrook Leads to Fresh Produce and Better Health

Interior Health — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:05:35 GMT

Aug 10, 2009 Grassroots Movement in Cranbrook Leads to Fresh Produce and Better Health A full year in advance of their original target opening date, the Cranbrook Farmers’ market is now open, providing the public with a great opportunity to pick

Grand Opening of Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong

Interior Health — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:13:09 GMT

March 20, 2009 – Grand Opening of Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong Minister of Health Services George Abbott joined Interior Health and community officials today to celebrate the grand opening of the expansion to Pleasant Valley Manor, a seniors’ care facility in

Funding a go for Heart and Surgical Centre

Interior Health — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:44:01 GMT

Dr. Dick Hooper, Clinical Program Director for Cardiac Services, presents Premier Gordon Campbell with a replica heart valve to commemorate the announcement on January 25, 2010 that the Province of BC has agreed to fund the construction of the permanent, purpose built Interior

Flu Clinics Wind Down Before Christmas

Interior Health — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:27:28 GMT

December 8 Flu Clinics Wind Down Before Christmas. The Public Health combination flu clinics will be ending in a couple of weeks—the last clinics in the region will be held on December 18th. So anyone who hasn’t yet received their

Flu clinics get underway

Interior Health — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:54:38 GMT

October 27, 2008 – The flu shot is a safe and effective way to reduce your chances of getting influenza and reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get it. Seniors, children under two, firefighters and poultry farmers all qualify

First Week’s Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics Successful

Interior Health — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:40:30 GMT

November 3, 2009 First Week’s Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics Successful Thousands of people in three communities within Interior Health rolled up their sleeve last week for the first combined H1N1 and seasonal flu clinics.

First Day of Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics Are Very Busy!

Interior Health — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:16:50 GMT

October 29, 2009 First Day of Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics Are Very Busy The Interior Health flu clinics for both H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine are underway and as predicted, they are attracting a lot of people wanting

First Cardiac Procedure Performed In The Interior

Interior Health — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:16 GMT

November 20, 2009 The first ever cardiac procedure to be performed at Kelowna General Hospital was successfully completed on November 16, 2009, marking the first time a percutaneious coronary intervention (PCI) has been done anywhere in the province outside the Lower

Expected Increase in H1N1 Activity Means Residents Need to Remain Vigilant

Interior Health — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:51:53 GMT

October 5, 2009 Expected Increase in H1N1 Activity Means Residents Need to Remain Vigilant While the majority of the cases of the H1N1 flu virus seen in the Interior Health region and across British Columbia have been mild, the public still needs

Expanded Eligibility Criteria! Combined H1N1/Seasonal Flu Clinics - week of November 16th

Interior Health — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:36:26 GMT

The clinics will provide H1N1 vaccination to those at highest risk of serious complications (see below) from H1N1 flu virus, as well as the seasonal flu shot to those 65 years and older and those at risk of health complications

Elk Valley Health Team Welcomes Nurse Practitioner

Interior Health — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:29:40 GMT

November 27, 2009 Elk Valley Health Team Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Sparwood – Interior Health would like to welcome Nurse Practitioner Andrea Fieldhouse to the primary health care teams in Sparwood and Elkford. “It’s exciting to have a nurse practitioner in the Elk

Eligibility for H1N1 Vaccine Opens for All

Interior Health — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:19 GMT

November 2009 November 19 Eligibility for H1N1 Vaccine Opens for All The combination flu clinics will provide H1N1 vaccination to anyone, 6 months or older, within Interior Health that needs or wants it, as well as the seasonal flu shot to

Elective Surgery Set to Resume at Royal Inland Hospital

Interior Health — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:06:39 GMT

February 19, 2010 Elective Surgery Set to Resume at Royal Inland Hospital Elective surgeries are scheduled to resume at Royal Inland Hospital on Monday. This follows an initial review of practices related to the cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.

Eating well and staying active as a family helps kids succeed

Interior Health — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:39:12 GMT

March 10, 2009 – Eating well and staying active as a family helps kids succeed March is Nutrition Month®, and this year’s Dietitian’s of Canada theme is Stay Active, Eat Like a Champion. How can parents help their children eat for health

East Kootenay Regional Hospital: Forty Years of Health Care

Interior Health — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:22:55 GMT

September 29, 2008 – East Kootenay Regional Hospital 40 Years of Health Care. On August 31st, 1968, the Cranbrook and District Hospital was officially opened. Forty years later, the renamed East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) continues to provide the highest quality of

Early Hearing Program Gives Babies a Healthy Start Novembe 4

Interior Health — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:40:53 GMT

November 4, 2008 — Early Hearing Program Gives Babies a Healthy Start Imagine not being able to hear and then imagine not being able to tell anyone…About one of every 300 infants is born with some level of hearing loss. If babies can’t

Early Hearing Program Gives Babies a Healthy Start

Interior Health — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:41:10 GMT

January 19, 2008 Early Hearing Program Gives Babies a Healthy Start About one of every 300 infants is born with some level of hearing loss. If babies can’t hear very well, they will have problems learning how to talk and developing

Early Hearing Program Give Babies a Healthy Start

Interior Health — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:47:30 GMT

August 27, 2008 – Early Hearing Program Give Babies a Healthy Start Getting a healthy start in life is vital for all babies. That’s why having their hearing tested early is important. The new Early Hearing Program at Penticton Regional Hospital now

Did You Make a New Years Resolution to Quit?

Interior Health — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:52:55 GMT

January 14 Did You Make a New Years Resolution to Quit? You’re Not Alone, so Double Your Chances, Quit Together January means resolutions, and one of the most popular each year is quitting smoking. January 17 to 23 is National Non

Diagnostic Testing and Laboratory Services Available to the General Public

Interior Health — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:42:55 GMT

February 2, 2010 Diagnostic Testing and Laboratory Services Available to the General Public With all the recent changes at Kelowna General Hospital, Interior Health wishes to remind the public that Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging services are still available at the hospital, and

Design Firm Selected for Invermere Emergency Redevelopment

Interior Health — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:14:21 GMT

November 27, 2008 – Design Firm Selected for Invermere Emergency Redevelopment Interior Health has awarded Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Limited the contract for consulting services for the Invermere and District Hospital Emergency Redevelopment Project.

Cranbrook Wellness Centre Focuses on Healthy Living with Chronic Diseases

Interior Health — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:52:44 GMT

February 17, 2009 – Cranbrook Wellness Centre Focuses on Healthy Living with Chronic Diseases Interior Health is pleased to announce the opening of the Cranbrook Wellness Centre. The centre is home to diabetes, heart, and kidney care programs.

Corrected - Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Barriere

Interior Health — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:59:49 GMT

October 2009 October 29 Corrected Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Barriere The information previously posted on the Interior Health website for the Barriere combined flu clinic for high risk individuals was incorrect. The correct time is 2 00 – 6

COPD/Asthma Telehealth Education Now Available for Nakusp Patients

Interior Health — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:29:18 GMT

April 6, 2009 – COPD Asthma Telehealth Education Now Available for Nakusp Patients A new Interior Health telehealth pilot program is making it easier for Nakusp residents to manage the impact asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease have on their health and

Contractor named for Invermere ER Project

Interior Health — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:54:08 GMT

October 15, 2009 Contractor named for Invermere ER Project Interior Health has awarded the contract for the $4.3 million Invermere and District Hospital Redevelopment project to Mierau Contractors Ltd.

Contract to Build Patient Care in Southern Interior

Interior Health — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:46:07 GMT

August 21, 2008 – Contract to Build Patient Care in Southern Interior A construction contract for the expansion of Kelowna and Vernon Hospitals has been awarded to Infusion Health, Health Services Minister George Abbott announced today. “A tremendous milestone was reached today –

Construction-related parking changes at Vernon Jubilee Hospital

Interior Health — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:55:34 GMT

December 3, 2008 Construction related parking changes at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Please be advised that preparations for construction of the new Patient Care Tower will result in more changes to parking at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH). The changes to parking

Construction Begins on New ICU at RIH – Main Entrance Temporarily Closed

Interior Health — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:49:04 GMT

September 10, 2009 Public Service Announcement Construction Begins on New ICU at RIH – Main Entrance Temporarily Closed Construction is now underway on Phase One of the new $11 million Intensive Care Unit at Royal Inland Hospital, with the contract having been

Community of Chase Welcomes New Doctor

Interior Health — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:22:34 GMT

August 14, 2008 – Residents of Chase have a reason to celebrate this week, as they welcome family physician Dr. Mahadava Krishantha and his family to the community. Dr. Krishantaha comes to Chase from Australia. He is originally from Sri Lanka, and has

Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics Resume Across Interior Health

Interior Health — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:53:43 GMT

November 12, 2009 IMPORTANT Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics Resume Across Interior Health Next Week Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics are resuming across the region the week of November 16, 2009. “Based on vaccine supply, we are able to

Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics for Tomorrow & Saturday

Interior Health — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:20:28 GMT

12 November, 2009 URGENT Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics for Tomorrow & Saturday—Call to Eligible Residents to Attend Clinics scheduled for Friday and Saturday will continue to provide H1N1 vaccination to those at highest risk of serious complications from H1N1 flu

Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Williams Lake

Interior Health — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:14:10 GMT

Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Williams Lake

Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Vernon

Interior Health — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:06:42 GMT

October 26, 2009 Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Vernon Interior Health flu clinics for H1N1 are getting underway, providing free H1N1 vaccinations to those at highest risk, as well as the seasonal flu shots to those 65 years

Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Creston

Interior Health — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:38:09 GMT

October 23, 2009 Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Creston Interior Health flu clinics for H1N1 are getting underway, providing free H1N1 vaccinations to those at highest risk, as well as the seasonal flu shots to those 65 years

Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic for Interior week of Nov 23-28

Interior Health — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:25 GMT

November 23, 2009 Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic for Interior The clinics will provide H1N1 vaccination to those eligible as well as the seasonal flu shot to those 65 years and older and those at risk of health complications from the seasonal

Combined H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Clinic Info Now Available

Interior Health — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:26:01 GMT

October 28, 2009 Combined H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Clinic Info Now Available Health vaccination clinics for H1N1 are getting underway this week, providing free H1N1 vaccinations to those at highest risk, as well as the seasonal flu shots to those 65

Combined Flu Clinic Hours Extended to Meet Demand!

Interior Health — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:24:54 GMT

November 3, 2009 Combined Flu Clinic Hours Extended to Meet Demand The Interior Health combined H1N1 and seasonal flu clinics held in three communities this week will extend their hours to help vaccinate as many high risk residents as possible.

Combination H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic on at UBCO - Nov 26

Interior Health — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:01:30 GMT

November 26, 2009 Combination H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic on today at UBCO Students, faculty, and staff at UBC Okanagan along with members of the general public can get their H1N1 and if eligible, seasonal flu vaccination at the clinic

City of Revelstoke to Benefit from New Bus for Health Connections

Interior Health — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:39:15 GMT

October 31, 2008 – City of Revelstoke to Benefit from New Bus for Health Connections Interior Health and BC Transit are pleased to announce that patients in the City of Revelstoke will benefit from the addition of a new bus for the

City of Kamloops and Interior Health Partnership Wins BCMA Corporate Award

Interior Health — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:12:37 GMT

June 16, 2009 – City of Kamloops and Interior Health Partnership Wins BCMA Corporate Award The Strategic Health Alliance between the City of Kamloops and the Interior Health Authority has received the BC Medical Association’s 2009 Excellence in Health Promotion Corporate Award.

Children’s Presence Helps Brookhaven Care Centre Win Award

Michelle Leduc — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:00:28 GMT

December 19 Children's Presence Helps Brookhaven Care Centre Win Award. Brookhaven Care Centre in West Kelowna recently won the ‘Psychologically Healthy Workplace Practice’ Award from the BC Psychologically Healthy Workplace Collaborative (PHWC) for their Lil’ Brooks Club program – a

Check IH Website for Last Week of Flu Clinics!

Interior Health — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:09:48 GMT

The last Public Health mass flu clinics within Interior Health are being held next week until December 18th. The list of clinics for next week is now posted on the Interior Health website. The list of clinics for next week

Change in Emergency Depart Access – Kootenay Lake Hospital

Interior Health — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:18:31 GMT

January 21, 2010 Change in Emergency Depart Access – Kootenay Lake Hospital Interior Health will be implementing some logistical changes to Kootenay Lake Hospital access due to the work progressing on the $15.3 million Kootenay Lake Hospital Redevelopment Project.

Celebrate Food, from Field to Table! Nutrition Month Kicks off March 1st

Interior Health — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:08:11 GMT

March 1, 2009 Celebrate Food, from Field to Table Nutrition Month Kicks off March 1st It’s Nutrition Month® and this year’s theme “Celebrate Food, From Field to Table” focuses on the celebration of nutritious food—right from where it’s grown and harvested

Caution to Walkers and Hikers - Tick Season is Here!

Interior Health — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:54:16 GMT

April 8, 2009 – Caution to Walkers and Hikers Tick Season is Here The warmer weather means more people will be out hiking in tall grass or wooded areas which can also mean an increased chance of getting tick bites. Ticks

CANCELLED - Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic Info for Revelstoke

Interior Health — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:38:23 GMT

Nov 9, 2009 The combined clinics planned for Revelstoke November 9th and 12th have been cancelled. The Canadian shortage of H1N1 vaccine is resulting in a reduction in the number of Public Health mass clinics that will be held for

CANCELLED - Combined H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic - Salmon Arm

Interior Health — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:12:30 GMT

The combined clinics planned for Salmon Arm November 7th and 9th have been cancelled. The following clinics are the only ones scheduled for Salmon Arm this week Thursday, November 5, 2009 Salmon Arm Recreation Centre 9 00 a.m. –

Call for Exhibitors – Upcoming Expo in Kamloops Promotes Healthy Lifestyle

Interior Health — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:50:58 GMT

Kamloops – The Healthy Living Expo at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops, invites area businesses and services to participate in this fun interactive event. The Expo will bring together the region’s health, sport and wellness experts to promote a healthy

Business as Usual for the West Kelowna Health Unit

Interior Health — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:04:21 GMT

July 20, 2009 – It’s Business as Usual for the West Kelowna Health Unit Interior Health would like to let clients in the West Kelowna area know that the fires are not currently affecting daily operations at the West Kelowna Health Unit.

Brookhaven Residents Return Home

Interior Health — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:38:48 GMT

July 24, 2009 – Brookhaven Residents Return Home The 104 residents of Brookhaven Care Centre in West Kelowna are now safely back at home. Residents had been staying at Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna since the early hours of Sunday morning when

Boost-up your child – with a booster seat!

Interior Health — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:09:34 GMT

Boost up your child – with a booster seat Give your child’s safety a boost. Booster seats help keep your child safe and sound when traveling, and starting July 1, 2008, it’s the law. New regulations take effect then, making

Better Babies Cranbrook Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Interior Health — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:18:12 GMT

September 2009 September 29 Better Babies Cranbrook Celebrates 20th Anniversary Started in 1989 to provide outreach services to pregnant women who were at risk of having low birth weight babies Better Babies in Cranbrook has extended its program from prenatal services only

Back to School is More than Pencils, Books and Paper

Interior Health — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:09:19 GMT

September 17, 2009 Back to School is More than Pencils, Books and Paper Going back to school means getting back to routines. During the summer, kids get lots of active, unplanned play and may sleep at different times than during the

Annual Seasonal Flu (influenza) and H1N1 Flu Clinics Starting Soon

Interior Health — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:41:51 GMT

September 30, 2009 Annual Seasonal Flu (influenza) and H1N1 Flu Clinics Starting Soon This year’s flu clinics will roll out in three stages in order to provide the best protection for all age and risk groups. Beginning the week of October 13,

Air Quality Will Vary This Week Depending on Fire Activity and Changing Weather Conditions

Interior Health — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:45:32 GMT

August 4, 2009 Air Quality Throughout Region Will Vary This Week Depending on Fire Activity and Changing Weather Conditions Residents living within the Interior Health region are reminded that air quality will fluctuate this week while fires continue to burn. Smoke

After Hours Patient Registration at Creston Valley Hospital

Interior Health — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:14:39 GMT

July 23, 2009 – After Hours Patient Registration at Creston Valley Hospital The Creston Valley Hospital is using a new video phone to register patients after hours. The phone is only used after regular business hours (8 00 p.m. till 8 00

Addictions Housing Contract Awarded to ASK Wellness Centre

Yin Maung — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:41:52 GMT

July 16, 2009 – Addictions Housing Contract Awarded to ASK Wellness Centre Interior Health is pleased to announce a new contract with the AIDS Society of Kamloops (ASK Wellness Centre) to provide supported housing for up to 15 clients recovering from addictions.

A Healthy Baby is Worth the Weight!

Interior Health — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:31:58 GMT

January 6, 2009 – A Healthy Baby is Worth the Weight Weight gain is a normal part of pregnancy, but how much is enough? How much is too much? This varies from woman to woman

A Breastfeeding Challenge Where Every Child Wins!

Interior Health — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:15:57 GMT

September 25, 2009 A Breastfeeding Challenge Where Every Child Wins On Saturday, October 3rd at 11 am, mothers and babies at sites around the world will compete to set the record for the most babies breastfeeding at one time. There

8-1-1 Service Makes Accessing Health Advice Easier

Interior Health — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:44:27 GMT

November 21, 2008 8 1 1 Service Makes Accessing Health Advice Easier Starting today, British Columbians can simply dial 8 1 1 to get 24 7 health information, medical advice and help navigating B.C.'s health care system, announced Health Services Minister George

30-plus Years of Mental Health Service of Local Psychiatrist

Interior Health — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:53:06 GMT

August 13, 2008 – Today was an auspicious day for members of the Community Mental Health and Addiction Services team for the Thompson Cariboo area – particularly for Psychiatrist Dr. Shiraz Mohamed. The group marked more than 30 years of service in

2010 Canadian Bioethics Conference, Voices of Communities – Call for Abstracts extended to Nov. 27, 2009

Interior Health — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:54:08 GMT

The theme of the 2010 Canadian Bioethics Society Conference is “Voices of Communities” focusing on voices of patients and families, voices of professionals and voices of the vulnerable. Papers Those wishing to be considered for a 30 minute oral presentation (20 minute

11 Assisted Living Units for Seniors Open in Revelstoke

Interior Health — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:54:30 GMT

September 5, 2008 – Assisted Living Units for Seniors Open in Revelstoke The $3.8 million Moberly Manor officially opened today, providing 11 new assisted living units for seniors, announced East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett. The 11 units were built as a wood frame

100 Mile Residential Care Expansion Project Proceeds to Tender

Michelle Leduc — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:16:07 GMT

June 26 100 Mile Residential Care Expansion Project Proceeds to Tender Interior Health is pleased to announce that a call for tenders for trade and supply contracts for the addition to Fischer Place Mill Site Lodge has been posted on