In August 2023, with the McDougall Creek Wildfire at their doorstep, Interior Health employee Andrea, her husband and young son Ethan were ordered to evacuate their home. They were among the more than 10,000 people who had to quickly leave their Kelowna community.
When they left in vehicles crammed with all they could pack, Orca and Nelson were also on board.
People in the Central Okanagan will have increased access to dedicated dialysis services as the Kelowna Community Dialysis Unit opens in a new location at 102-1835 Gordon Drive on Aug. 26, 2024.
"The expansion of the Kelowna Community Dialysis Unit will significantly enhance dialysis care in the Central Okanagan. By increasing service capacity, we are addressing the growing demand for dialysis treatment in the community” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due t
Residents of the Pavilion long-term care home in New Denver are now home following the lifting of a local evacuation alert and the re-opening of Highway 6.
Residents were moved to alternate locations on July 25 due to risks associated with the Slocan Complex fire.
Interior Health would like to thank all partners involved for supporting the safe relocation and repatriation of these residents.
If you or someone you know has taken the brave step to seek treatment for alcohol or drug use, the journey to recovery and health will be full of transitions. A transition might look like finishing detox, waiting for another service such as counselling, moving back home or into a new community, or starting a new job.
People living in the Williams Lake area will benefit from more access to team-based health care with a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) coming in early 2025.
A unique pilot project at Interior Health (IH) is helping students expand their views of health-care careers.
Launched in October 2022 with Salmon Arm Secondary and Shuswap Lake General Hospital, the Enhanced Youth Program (EYP) introduces students to the diverse career opportunities available within a hospital.
100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile District General Hospital due to limited physician availability.
Emergency department services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14.
Nakusp and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Arrow Lakes Hospital due to limited availability of nursing staff.
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 5 a.m. on Monday, August 12 to 10 a.m. on Monday, August 12. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.
