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. 

Content warning: This article references Indian residential schools (IRS) and may affect those who attended a school or know someone impacted by it.

Each year, September 30 marks Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Name: Natalie Daniels (she/her)
Job Title: Manager, Indigenous Patient Care
Length of Service: 11
Worksite:  Regional/Remote
Community: Vernon
Ancestral Territory: syilx

A program designed to help students ages 12-16 develop skills to manage stress, peer pressure and conflict is set to expand to more schools across the Interior region and B.C.

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

Emergency services will be unavailable from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Name: Xavier Gomes (he/him/his)
Job Title: Manager, Support Services, East Kootenay
Length of Service: 4 years
Worksite:  East Kootenay Regional Hospital
Community: Cranbrook
Ancestral Territory: Ktunaxa

100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile District General Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Patients can access care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital during this time. 

All other inpatient services will continue at 100 Mile District General Hospital. 

Behind a heavy metal door with an orange biohazard sign at Penticton Regional Hospital is laboratory services. Here—and at labs like this across Interior Health (IH)—dedicated professionals test and process patients’ blood, urine and tissue samples 24 hours a day, seven days a week.