Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.
Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital due to limited nurse availability.
Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is crucial for diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung disease. Testing helps assess the severity of lung impairment, monitor the progress of diseases, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Quicker access to pulmonary function test results can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, which is crucial for respiratory conditions that require immediate attention.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital
People in Penticton soon will have more care options with the approval of a new long-term care (LTC) residence with 200 beds.
Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre due to limited physician availability.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
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.
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Cardiac patients at times face life-or-death situations and need timely care. In Salmon Arm, they are receiving that quick care thanks to the work of the cardiology team.
After watching wait times for stress tests and Holter monitoring grow, the team readjusted schedules and reprioritized resources to provide the timely care needed.
Evacuations and repatriations—returning people to their long-term care homes—are complex and multi-faceted processes that take dedication, compassion and the teamwork of many different people and partners to succeed.
In part two of our two-part story on evacuations and repatriations, we highlight some of the stories of those who returned to their long-term care homes, and those who helped get them there safely.
