Keremeos and area residents are advised of a temporary change to the emergency department hours at the South Similkameen Health Centre due to limited physician availability.
Next week, kids in B.C. are headed back to school. Leaving the car at home and choosing active ways to get to school is not only good for a kid’s health, but lessens pollution and reduces vehicle congestion around schools.
Walking, biking, riding a non-motorized scooter, skateboarding and even rollerblading are popular ways to get to school or work. The following safety reminders and a little planning ahead can help make sure your kids get to school safely while utilizing these more environmentally friendly methods of travel.
All residents of Dr. Andrew Pavillion long-term care home have returned home following the evacuation related to the Bald Range wildfire. Residents were temporarily relocated to alternative sites on Saturday, Aug. 8 due to risks associated with the fire.
Interior Health (IH) has worked closely with families, caregivers, and community partners to support the safe and successful return of these residents, which is now complete. We are grateful for the dedication of all those who helped care for residents throughout the evacuation and repatriation process.
Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
This session is called Reading With Baby. Special guest speaker Julia Cox (Penticton Library). Let's have fun singing, playing and reading with your baby while we learn about what the library has to offer.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
This session is called Infant First Aid. Not an official certification*. Reviewing what to do for gagging, choking and cardiac arrest in babies. Learn the basics of CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) so you can feel prepared in an emergency.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
This session is called Sneezes & Diseases. When babies get sick it can be pretty nerve-wracking for a parent. Let's talk about the different ways to prevent illness, how to care for a baby when they are not feeling well and when to see a doctor.
Name: Kelli Hartman
Job Title: Long-term care coordinator/retired psychiatric nurse
Length of Service: 19 years
Worksite: Royal Inland Hospital
Community: Kelowna
Ancestral Territory: sylix
Favourite Quote / Advice to Live By: “Living the dream” because I am.
Interior Health is excited to announce that we will be attending the South Cariboo Job Fair on September 23 at the Clinton Memorial Community Hall in beautiful Clinton, British Columbia!
Meet with our passionate recruitment team to learn more about our career opportunities, incredible benefits, and how you can contribute to quality health care across British Columbia’s southern interior.
