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• Two additional Central Okanagan long-term care homes welcome back evacuated residents

  In total, IH relocated close to 900 people from nine different senior care homes, as a proactive response to wildfires in the area.

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2023
  
• Merritt, B.C. continues to search for hospital closure solutions

  An option to alleviate the staffing shortage has been put forward, but it's one Interior Health may not approve and that has residents extremely worried.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2023
  
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• Doctor denied position at Merritt, B.C. emergency room

  Merritt residents say this has become an uphill battle with Interior Health and if a solution is presented, they would at least like it considered.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2023
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• Interior Health raises concerns about Sicamous’ proposed park drug use ban

  Sicamous' mayor Colleen Anderson said the municipality's intent in looking at banning drug use in public parks is to ensure the safety of the community. 

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023
• Inside a Vernon, B.C. care centre’s struggle with a ‘critical’ nursing shortage

  Internal Interior Health emails show how the Gateby long-term care facility in Vernon, B.C., tried to address its acute health-care worker shortage this fall.

  Health

  Jan 16, 2023
• Potential strike looming for BC General Employees’ Union members

  The union told Global News it will be consulting with its 33,000 members, educating them on potential options and a possible strike vote.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
• Kelowna RCMP calls for more nurses, mental health supports at detachment

  Kelowna RCMP officials say they would like to see more support from the province and increased funding for nursing staff to help respond to calls relating to mental health.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2022
• Unvaccinated staff blamed for COVID-19 outbreaks at Kelowna care homes

  "We are seeing lagging rates with care-home staff," said Dr. Carol Fenton, an Interior Health medical officer.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
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• COVID-19 outbreak at Sandalwood Retirement Resort deemed stable, Interior Health says

  Currently, there are still 25 positive cases: 24 residents and one staff member, along with one death.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2021
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• COVID-19 vaccine bookings open for seniors aged 74+ in Interior Health

  A person born in 1947 or earlier, an Indigenous person born in 1966 (55-plus) or earlier, or a person who is 'clinically extremely vulnerable' is now eligible.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2021