People in Vernon will soon have greater access to care closer to home with construction underway on 90 new publicly funded long-term care beds in the community, as part of the largest one-time increase in long-term care beds in the Interior in more than 16 years.
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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
These communication tips can help relieve the fears and worries of your children and young loved ones ahead of and during an evacuation.
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Community & Culture
Dr. Neil Crofts reflects on a career defined by leadership, service and a lasting commitment to the communities he served.
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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Returning home after an evacuation can be a relief. Depending on how long you've been gone, and the condition of your home, you may need to follow precautions.
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Health & Wellness
Find out how to access the health care you need if you're living situation changes due to a wildfire
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Health & Wellness
Wildfires and natural disasters have many impacts on mental health and well-being. Here are some tips that can help with the stress from wildfire season.
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Community & Culture
Choosing to practice medicine in a small community in Canada wasn’t part of Babatunde’s original plan, but he’s glad he took the leap.
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