News Items tag as: Interior Health Kamloops

Workers at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops test positive for COVID-19
November 03, 2020 - 10:51 AM

A group of workers at Royal Inland Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19.
New tax increase coming to Kamloops and region for new hospital tower
September 17, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A tax increase is being supported by the region's hospital board to help build the next tower at the Royal Inland Hospital as expected costs have risen.
Kamloops community leader appointed to Interior Health board of directors
July 29, 2016 - 10:49 AM

KAMLOOPS - A well-known community leader in Kamloops has been appointed to Interior Health's board of directors.
New way to get tested for HIV, STIs in Kamloops
February 22, 2016 - 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - If you’re looking to get tested for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, there’s a new confidential option which will allow you to get results without having to visit a doctor or nurse.
Two family doctors leaving Kamloops
September 14, 2015 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The city is about to lose two more doctors after a husband and wife team announced they’ll be leaving their North Shore practice.
Emergency service in Ashcroft only available on weekends
June 01, 2015 - 5:03 PM

ASHCROFT - The emergency room in the Village of Ashcroft will only be open on weekends as the Interior Health Authority continues its employment search for doctors.
Norovirus complaints traced back to Kamloops restaurant
May 15, 2015 - 4:47 PM

KAMLOOPS - Fourteen people fell sick with norovirus after eating at a North Shore restaurant earlier this month, but Interior Health Authority says restaurant staff followed corrective measures suggested by investigators to prevent a re-occurence.
Ashcroft doctor shortage impacting other communities
May 08, 2015 - 4:32 PM

ASHCROFT - A doctor shortage in Ashcroft is diminishing emergency room hours, leaving patients no choice but to either call 9-1-1 or travel over an hour to Kamloops or Merritt in the event of an emergency.
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News Items tag as: Interior Health Kamloops

Workers at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops test positive for COVID-19

New tax increase coming to Kamloops and region for new hospital tower

Kamloops community leader appointed to Interior Health board of directors

New way to get tested for HIV, STIs in Kamloops

Two family doctors leaving Kamloops

Emergency service in Ashcroft only available on weekends

Norovirus complaints traced back to Kamloops restaurant

Ashcroft doctor shortage impacting other communities

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