Learn about the region’s first pharmacy offering drug checking

2 minutes

When you first walk into the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Vernon, it’s like any neighbourhood pharmacy: it has your over-the-counter drugs for cold and flu season, your daily essential vitamins and prescription drugs.

But behind the counter is something unique: a drug checking service for anyone to use. It's the first service of its kind offered at a pharmacy in the B.C. Interior. 

Why dementia is not a normal part of aging and what you can do

4 minutes

Misplaced keys. A forgotten name or password. Forgetting a special occasion like a birthday.

As we age, many of us start to worry memory loss means we are getting dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It’s normal for us to be concerned.

According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, almost 40 per cent of us will experience some form of memory loss after we turn 65 years old. It’s a natural part of aging.

Five approaches to intuitive eating this holiday season

3 minutes

Written by Alexis Blueschke, public health dietitian with Interior Health

Food can provoke strong emotions and memories, especially around the holidays. Developing a positive relationship to food can not only help in creating a healthy outlook on life, but also a love for ourselves—all year round. 

I have been on a life-long journey developing a positive relationship with food. One of my key learnings has been the connection to intuitive eating.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

1 minute

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. Saturday, Dec. 9 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.