More people living in the East Kootenay region will have access to high-quality long-term care as Interior Health prepares to build a new care community with 148 beds.

“As people age, they want to be able to receive high-quality health-care services, including long-term care,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “That’s why we are building a new care community that will provide more long-term care beds and community services in Cranbrook. Seniors and their loved ones will have peace of mind knowing they will be supported with the care they need, close to home.” 

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Saturday, September 16 to 1 p.m. Sunday, September 17 and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 8 a.m. Friday, September 15 to 8 a.m. Saturday, September 16 and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.

Name: Dr. Reena Baweja (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Neurosurgeon
Years of Service: 2
Worksite: Royal Inland Hospital 
Community: Kamloops
Ancestral Territory: Secwépemc
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Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Wednesday September 13 to 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.

New Denver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre due to limited nursing availability.

From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Arrow Lakes Hospital at 97 - 1st Ave NE, Nakusp.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.

During this time, all other inpatient services will continue as normal at South Okanagan General Hospital.

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OLIVER – Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to unexpected limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 until 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.

Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital due to limited staffing availability.

From 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, emergency department services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.