Surgical diagnosis priorities
Surgical diagnosis codes, priority levels and wait time targets are required clinical information for all scheduled surgical cases to ensure appropriate wait time benchmarks for patients.
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Learn how to stay safe in B.C. waters when blue-green algae blooms, or cyanobacteria, are present.
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Moved by her son's health journey, Alana Haynes found her calling helping young patients at Kelowna General Hospital feel more at ease and parents reassured.
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Cheryl Whittleton’s 40-year IH career spans bedside care to senior leadership, grounded in compassion and a commitment to strengthening the future of nursing.
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What started as a travel plan quickly became something more permanent for Stasia Ruskie, a nurse from the U.S. who had always wanted to explore B.C..
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Inspired by the strength and openness needed to care for families during one of life’s most transformative moments, Rachel pursued a career in health care.
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Hantavirus is a rare but serious disease caused by inhaling hantaviruses in old rodent droppings or urine. Learn how to protect yourself while cleaning.
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