Improving access to addictions care in B.C.
5 minutes
Updated Jan. 14, 2026: More people connected to addictions care through streamlined phone service
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Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc grad offers midwifery care close to home
4 minutes
Sage Thomas of Tk'emlúps te Secwe̓pemc is making history in Kamloops as the only registered Indigenous midwife in British Columbia currently serving her home community.
As a newly graduated maternity care provider, Sage says she feels a real sense of accomplishment and is excited for what the future holds.
“I have found my passion,” she shares.
UPDATE: Nelson Community Health Services Centre
2 minutes
The Nelson Community Health Services Centre remains temporarily closed due to water damage that occurred in the afternoon of Dec. 30. Interior Health does not have a confirmed date for re-opening of the health services centre at this time.
Services provided at the centre are being reestablished at alternate locations, including unused space at the neighbouring Nelson Fairview Gardens, which was not impacted.
We are IH: Care aide proud that residents consider her a friend
2 minutes
Name: Elizabeth Adolph
Job Title: Care Aide
Length of Service: 35+ Years
Worksite: Mountain View Lodge
Community: Lillooet
Ancestral Territory: Stat'imc
Modernized medical imaging department enhances patient care at Kelowna General Hospital
3 minutes
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is marking the completion of renovations to its Medical Imaging (MI) department, strengthening access to diagnostic services and improved patient care for people across the Interior.
Temporary service interruption at 100 Mile District General Hospital emergency department
1 minute
100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile House District General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Patients can access care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake during this time.
UPDATED: Temporary service interruption at 100 Mile District General Hospital emergency department
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UPDATE: Interior Health has secured physician coverage tonight (Friday, Jan. 2, 2026) for the emergency department at 100 Mile House District General Hospital. Emergency services will re-open at 8 p.m. on Friday.
100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile House District General Hospital.
Nelson Community Health Services Centre temporarily closed
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The Nelson Community Health Services Centre is temporarily closed due to water damage that occurred in the afternoon of Dec. 30. Interior Health appreciates the response of the Nelson Fire and Rescue Services, who supported our staff to safely evacuate and reduce further damage to the facility.
Nelson Fairview Gardens (long-term care) was not directly impacted by this incident.