News Items tag as: Interior Health Vernon

Overdose prevention site set for Vernon, but details vague
January 23, 2019 - 12:15 PM

VERNON - Interior Health is bringing an overdose prevention site to Vernon, but the where, when and cost are still up in the air.
Community groups to decide how best to spend up to $100,000 in funding for overdose response in Vernon
February 05, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - People with lived experience in the opioid overdose crisis will be among those involved in a new community driven response to the deadly epidemic in Vernon.
New residential care home moves ahead in Vernon
October 07, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A total of 85 new residential care beds are in the works for Vernon and with the recent awarding of the contract they are getting closer to reality.
What many dementia patients have in common with the Enderby senior found dead last week
March 10, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - More people are living independently with dementia instead of in care homes than you might think, says an Interior Health Authority doctor.
Interior Health appealing $75,000 fine for endangering workers at Vernon hospital
January 23, 2015 - 4:29 PM

VERNON — Interior Health Authority is fighting a $75,000 fine imposed by WorkSafe B.C. for exposing its workers to toxic substances.
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Booming construction industry leaves contractors scrambling to find workers
OKANAGAN - Contractors in the Okanagan are having a tough time finding workers. With more people retiring from the construction business than are picking up the tools, combined with under-the-table operations cutting corners, construction firms i

Overdose prevention site set for Vernon, but details vague