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. 

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

Starting 7 a.m. Friday, November 1 to 8 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia St, Kamloops.

Name: Emma Klassen (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Recreation Activity Worker
Years of service: 1
Worksite: Apple Valley & Hawthorn Park Adult Day Services
Community: Kelowna

If you’re hit by a vehicle doing 30 km/hr, your chance of survival is approximately nine out of 10. At 50 km/hr? Your chances drop to about two out of 10.

In other words, the human body is no match for 2,500 kg of steel.

Road users like pedestrians, cyclists and riders on wheels (e.g., scooters and skateboards)—anyone who isn’t protected by a vehicle—are at the greatest risk of being injured. Safety experts call these people “vulnerable road users.”

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

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

Emergency department services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30. 

Moving to a new place often marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in one's life. For Ben Zygarlicki, relocating from Manitoba to the Interior Health (IH) region was more than just a change of scenery—it was a significant step towards building a life centered around personal and professional fulfillment.

Halloween can be an exciting time for children, but, with the distraction of candy and costumes, safety rules can easily be forgotten.

As we approach the Halloween season, the IH Healthy Schools team has put together some tips including tips from Food Allergy Canada to keep children safe and healthy during their trick-or-treating adventures. 

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 27 to 8 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.