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News Release
New care model connects people across region to opioid use disorder treatment
Interior Health in collaboration with local prescribers has launched a new model to help connect people in the East Kootenay region who have opioid use disorder
Information Bulletin
There’s still time to get your influenza vaccine
Public health officials with Interior Health (IH) remind everyone there is still time to get your flu shot and those six months and older are eligible
Public Service Announcement
Temporary service interruption tonight at Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department
Merritt and area residents are advised Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department will be closed from 6 p.m. tonight Nov 15 until 8 a.m. Nov 16
News Release
Oncology department upgrade coming to Penticton hospital
A $22-million capital investment will fund an expanded oncology clinic at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Public Service Announcement
Online X-ray appointment bookings coming to Clearwater
Local residents in the Clearwater area who are enrolled in MyHealthPortal will now be able to book outpatient X-ray appointments online.
News Release
New mental health, substance-use services in Cranbrook
People in Cranbrook and surrounding areas will have access to new treatment and recovery options, as well as expanded mental health and substance use services.
Public Service Announcement
Trail hospital main entrance closed for minor renovations Oct. 1 to 4
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail's main entrance will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 to 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 for minor construction
Public Service Announcement
Temporary laboratory service change in Keremeos
Keremeos residents are advised of a temporary change to outpatient laboratory staffing hours at the South Simillkameen Health Centre beginning Sept 26.
Public Service Announcement
Temporary service interruption at Slocan Community Health Centre emergency department
New Denver and area residents are advised the emergency department at the Slocan Community Health Centre will not be open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2022