Interior Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on KGH unit
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Interior Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on unit 5B at Kelowna General Hospital.
Nelson ophthalmology – outreach clinics start April 2
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Interior Health is pleased to announce that ophthalmologist Dr. Faye Pesenti and an ophthalmology technician will support outreach ophthalmology clinic services at Kootenay Lake Hospital starting on April 2, 2020.
Administrator appointed at Summerland Seniors Village
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An administrator has been appointed by Interior Health’s Board of Directors to manage the day-to-day long-term care operations of Summerland Seniors Village.
Joint statement on British Columbia's fifth case of novel coronavirus
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Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in British Columbia.
Take-home drug test strips another tool to prevent fentanyl overdoses
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People in the Interior Health (IH) region have another tool to make safer choices about drug use.
Elkford Emergency Department temporary service change
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Residents are advised that due to unexpected limited staffing availability for the Elkford Health Centre, the emergency department in Elkford will be closed January 27, 2020.
RIH Clinical Services Building elevators back in service
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Elevators at Royal Inland Hospital’s Clinical Services Building (CSB) are up and running, with repairs completed as of Friday night.
Clinical Services Building elevators out of service until end of month
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Elevators at Royal Inland Hospital’s Clinical Services Building are out of service until approximately Jan. 31 due to an unexpected equipment failure.
Emergency department renovations complete at SOGH
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People in Oliver and the surrounding communities will have access to improved patient care, thanks to construction upgrades completed at South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH).
Elkford lab/x-ray temporary service change
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The community is advised that due to unexpected limited staffing availability at the
Elkford Health Centre, outpatient lab (including blood draws) and medical imaging (x-ray)
services will not be available on Friday, Jan. 17.