Community-minded physician and leader leaves lasting mark

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Over the course of his career, Dr. Neil Crofts has worn many hats: urologist, president of the Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) Medical Staff Association, head of PRH’s Department of Surgery, peri-operative medical director, and practice investigator, just to name a few.

For seven years, Dr. Crofts served as chief of staff at PRH. In the two years leading up to his retirement in April 2026, he was also the South Okanagan senior medical director.

Interior Health re-establishing coronary care service at Royal Inland Hospital

2 minutes

Interior Health (IH) is re-establishing coronary care services at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) early in 2027.

Four designated coronary care beds – which provide patients with an advanced level of care including continuous monitoring and treatment for a variety of cardiac illnesses – will be integrated within RIH’s intensive care unit (ICU), leveraging existing critical care infrastructure to provide safe, sustainable care.

Temporary service interruption at Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department

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Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable immediately until 11 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue at Nicola Valley Hospital.