Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

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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 6 p.m. on Monday, March 25, until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

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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 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 to 7 a.m. on Monday, March 25. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

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 nursing availability. 

Emergency services will be unavailable on Saturday, March 23. Patients can access care at Arrow Lakes Hospital at 97-1st Ave NE, Nakusp. Emergency services will reopen for regular hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 24.

Do you know where your drinking water comes from?

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When you take a drink of water, shower, water your garden or wash your car, have you ever paused to think about the journey your water takes from the source to your taps?

If you’re among tens of thousands of people in the Interior region who rely on the city for your water supply, it’s easy to take for granted we have access to safe, clean drinking water. On the other hand, if you’re on a small water system, you likely have a more intimate knowledge about who provides and treats your water.

Reducing harm is an empowering approach and part of a recovery journey

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Interior Health has expanded services for youth who use substances to eight cities in B.C.’s interior. To spread the word about this new substance use services we’re working with a team of youth Peers - the SAY Project - who share their lived experience in this blog, online and with video ‘memecasts’! These youth-focussed services include treatment and harm reduction.

Temporary service interruption at 100 Mile District General Hospital emergency department

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100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile District General Hospital due to limited nursing availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Patients can access care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital during this time.