New guidelines for emergency departments (EDs) for recognizing and supporting people at risk of suicide have already increased rates of suicide screening and are expected to save lives.
In 2020, suicide screening in EDs was added as a requirement by Accreditation Canada, a national organization that assesses health-care services and programs.
Summer’s here and that means backyard barbecues, picnics, beach days and campfire cookouts.
But before you load up the cooler, there’s one thing to keep in mind: warmer temperatures can turn your feast into a fast-track to foodborne illness (food poisoning) if you’re not careful.
Bacteria grow and thrive in the heat, and food safety gets trickier when you’re cooking and eating outdoors. Common causes of foodborne illness include campylobacter, salmonella, E. coli, listeria and norovirus.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at the South Okanagan General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at the Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton during this time.
Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Monday, July 14 to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
Keremeos and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at the South Similkameen Health Centre.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at the South Okanagan General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025 to 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at the Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton during this time.
Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 to 8 a.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.
