COVID-19 notification for Liquid Zoo in Kelowna
1 minute
Further testing of individuals has allowed Interior Health (IH) to identify an additional location in Kelowna where individuals may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Expert view: 10 tips to beat the heat
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Temperatures within the Interior tend to soar mid-summer, when residents and visitors enjoy fun in the sun.
However, too much heat can be harmful to your health. Overheating can lead to weakness, disorientation and exhaustion. In severe cases, it may lead to heat stroke (also known as sunstroke). And heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency.
Safe to come to Kelowna General Hospital
1 minute
As part of the ongoing investigations, six cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among employees at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). IH’s investigation indicates these cases are connected to the cluster of cases in the community.
Nelson ophthalmology – outreach clinics will start July 15
1 minute
Interior Health is pleased to confirm that outreach ophthalmology clinic services at Kootenay Lake Hospital will start on July 15, 2020.
Interior Health issues COVID-19 order for Oliver farm
1 minute
Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer has issued an order for the Krazy Cherry Fruit Co. in Oliver due to two positive COVID-19 cases associated with this farm.
Interior getting 495 new long-term care beds
1 minute
The Province and Interior Health are helping to meet the needs of the growing seniors' population with the largest one-time increase in long-term care beds in the region in over 15 years.
Interior Health COVID-19 update
1 minute
Further testing of individuals who gathered at various Kelowna locations between June 25 and July 6 has allowed Interior Health to identify additional locations in Kelowna where individuals may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Update on COVID-19 exposures in recent Kelowna gatherings
1 minute
Contact tracing and further investigation of current COVID-19 cases has allowed Interior Health to identify two specific locations in Kelowna where individuals may recently have been exposed to COVID-19.
UBC medical students support patients in self-isolation
2 minutes
Volunteers offer non-medical follow-up help and advice
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, testing in the emergency department at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) was primarily reserved for those patients needing hospitalization to treat their disease.
Media statement on behalf of all B.C. health authorities: Allegations of systemic racism against Indigenous People in B.C. hospitals
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We were recently made aware of a report of an unacceptable, racist practice that may be occurring in emergency departments in B.C.