In 2021, 263 paper medical charts were shipped to East Kootenay Regional Hospital where they were placed in the basement. The charts belonged to…
If there’s one lesson to take away from the toxic drug crisis – now sometimes referred to as the unregulated drug poisoning emergency – it’s that…
Gord Portman walks down the gravel path in Penticton’s Marina Way Beach Park towards the waterfront. It’s a hot, muggy day, and people dot the…
On April 14, 2016, the increasing number of deaths related to toxic drugs prompted the Province to declare a public health emergency. Six years…
For caregivers supporting loved ones affected by substance use, the journey can feel like a lonely one. Whether a mom, dad, grandparent, spouse,…
Naloxone is a widely available medication that can reverse an opioid overdose temporarily. It has been a vital tool in combatting the toxic drug…
The festive season is kicking into high gear. You're probably pulling out the ugly Christmas sweaters and preparing for holiday parties. …
As the holidays approach, many will be coming together to celebrate with family and friends. Celebrations often focus on food and sometimes…
Interior Health has been running a program that gives people who have lived with or have living experience with substance use the opportunity to…
I was born and raised in Kelowna, the heart of B.C.’s Okanagan valley, which is well known for beautiful vistas and its wine industry. People…
