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IHA laundry service cuts on hold

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VERNON — The new boss of Interior Health says he plans to take more time to review the future of laundry services.

President and CEO, Chris Mazurkewich, says a decision on  possibly outsourcing the service won’t occur until at least next March when recommendations are presented to the IH Board.

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He says the process has taken longer than anticipated, as he wants to understand all the complexities around the significant issue.

The change could throw 175 people in the Okanagan out of work.

The current cost to provide laundry service at 11 Interior Health sites is about $10 million a year.

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