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 Thursday, September 21 and will reopen 8 a.m. Friday, September 22. Patients can access care at Arrow Lakes Hospital at 97 - 1st Ave NE, Nakusp.

New long-term care home coming to Cranbrook

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More people living in the East Kootenay region will have access to high-quality long-term care as Interior Health prepares to build a new care community with 148 beds.

“As people age, they want to be able to receive high-quality health-care services, including long-term care,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “That’s why we are building a new care community that will provide more long-term care beds and community services in Cranbrook. Seniors and their loved ones will have peace of mind knowing they will be supported with the care they need, close to home.” 

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 8 a.m. Friday, September 15 to 8 a.m. Saturday, September 16 and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.