Kootenay physician wins award to advance rural research

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The East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) is Interior Health’s fourth and newest clinical research site thanks in part to the efforts of Dr. Denise Jaworsky, an internal medicine physician at IH. With an initial grant from Accelerating Clinical Trials Canada, Dr. Jaworsky and her team are establishing an integrated and sustainable clinical research program in the Kootenays.

Temporary service interruption at Slocan Community Health Centre emergency department

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New Denver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre due to limited availability of nursing staff.

Emergency department services will be unavailable Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Patients can access emergency care at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp.

All other inpatient services will continue as normal at Slocan Community Health Centre.