News Items tag as: Interior Health

Understanding treatment and recovery services offered by Interior Health
April 27, 2024 - 7:00 PM

As many individuals struggle with mental health and substance use issues, the province, through Interior Health, has made different recovery and treatment services available. Understanding the nuances between them and the multitude of services available can seem overwhelming but is also crucial.
Nurses rally at Merritt's hospital demanding better security and more staff
April 17, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Nurses at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt spent the lunch hour today protesting staffing shortages and demanding increased security.
Why the drug crisis is much more visible in Okanagan, Kamloops than out east
April 06, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The illicit drug crisis is something people in communities throughout British Columbia rub shoulders with daily, while more eastern regions of the country don't. It seems as though the distribution network and the drugs themselves are to blame.
Mental health crisis response team up and running in Penticton
January 22, 2024 - 11:42 AM

A new mental health crisis support program is up and running in Penticton.
Kelowna residents can expect to live two years longer than those in Kamloops
December 09, 2023 - 8:00 AM

There are huge differences in how long a person can be expected to live within the Interior Health region.
Rutland's healthcare services just got more accessible
November 21, 2023 - 12:30 PM

Healthcare in Rutland is set to become more accessible with two new health centres opening to the community.
Petition launched in effort to get second detox centre in Kelowna
November 11, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A Kelowna resident has started a petition in hopes of getting a new detox centre in Kelowna.
Jim Pattison makes $5M donation to KGH Foundation for new innovation centre
November 01, 2023 - 11:44 AM

BC billionaire Jim Pattison has donated $5 million to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, the largest donation in the foundation's history.
Closure of Vernon's last walk-in clinic will have grave consequences
October 19, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Vernon’s last walk-in clinic will be closing its doors in the upcoming weeks but the effects could be felt for a long time to come.
Older generations reaching out for help from B.C. Interior crisis line
January 01, 2023 - 7:00 PM

If you're feeling lonely this holiday season, be assured you're not alone.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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