Dr. Miriam Oliver is a pediatrician and the head of the Department of Paediatrics at Penticton Regional Hospital. She's also a mother of two who feels strongly about protecting children and our community from preventable disease.
She shared with us her professional experiences with young, unvaccinated patients and their families, and urges everyone to take measles seriously.
Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to the emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1 to 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to the emergency department hours at 100 Mile House District General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 to 7 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake during this time.
Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to the emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. Saturday, March 29 to 8 a.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
Foundations in the Interior region raise funds that support medical equipment, care needs, and innovative local initiatives in their communities. Each organization includes respected community leaders, volunteers and staff who are passionate about meeting the needs of patients and families in Interior Health. Thanks to the generosity of their supporters, we all have a stronger health system.
Since she started working at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre (NVH) one-and-a-half years ago, social worker Natasha Thys has quietly made it her mission to ensure no patient in need leaves the hospital without proper clothing.
“I like people,” says Natasha of why she started collecting clothing for hospital staff to distribute. “I like helping people and I like to just be that person who makes somebody’s day, even if it’s just a pair of socks.”
Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to the emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 to 8 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable effective immediately until 7 a.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue as normal at Nicola Valley Hospital.
People living with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges in Kamloops will soon have access to robust health and social supports in housing, with 20 new complex-care homes planned for the community.
“This project is part of our work to make communities safer for everyone by delivering real solutions to address the complex challenges people face,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “By providing a safe place to live with enhanced supports, individuals facing complex challenges can find a pathway to hope and healing.”
Around the world, and closer to home, providing water for families for drinking, cooking, washing, bathing and hygiene usually falls on women’s shoulders. And inadequate access to water, sanitation and hygiene disproportionately affects women and girls.
