As the toxic drug emergency continues, drug checking is one way to reduce the risk of using unregulated drugs. Drug checking provides the most accurate information about what is in drugs, so people who use drugs can make informed choices about where, when and how much to use.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Patients can access emergency care in Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.
Williams Lake and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Cariboo Memorial Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable immediately until 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Patients can access care at 100 Mile District General Hospital in 100 Mile House during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Cariboo Memorial Hospital.
Williams Lake and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Cariboo Memorial Hospital.
Foundations in the Interior region raise funds that support medical equipment, care needs, and innovative local initiatives in their communities. Each organization includes respected community leaders, volunteers and staff who are passionate about meeting the needs of patients and families in Interior Health. Thanks to the generosity of their supporters, we all have a stronger health system.
Name: Sharon Kriger (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Labour relations specialist
Length of Service: 6 years
Worksite: Kelowna Community Health & Services Centre
Community: North Okanagan
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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 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1 to 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Patients can access care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake during this time.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.
Many of us embrace our 50s and 60s and beyond as an opportunity for adventure and discovery. Sooner or later, however—as much as we might not want to admit it—most of us will face age-related challenges.
None of us knows what the future holds, but we can plan for it. There are tools and ways we can plan for the unexpected, whether it’s a medical emergency or slower decline.
Even if you’re feeling well and healthy now, it’s a good idea to be prepared in case you become suddenly unwell and not able to make decisions for yourself.
Like many expectant moms, Emily Canzian attended prenatal classes and did a lot of preparing for her son Luca’s birth.
But even with classes and education, it was still a shock to Emily how difficult breastfeeding proved to be in the first three days after birth.
“You're not really prepared for how tough it's going to be,” says the Kelowna dietitian. “In the classes they touch on topics like the time it takes for milk to come in, and the several weeks it can take to establish breastfeeding and milk supply.
