Interior Health

• Concerns over capacity at Vernon hospital psych ward after young man’s death

  “I didn’t think he was safe in that hallway, but I also didn’t see him actually being able to get out because he would have to walk past security,” said Ezra's mother.

  Canada

  Mar 9
  
• Health care systems ‘dismantling’ in B.C.’s Interior amid physician resignations

  Seven obstetricians and gynecologists have resigned from Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., while four psychiatrists have stepped down from Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2025
  
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• Interior Health deals with 2 waves of resignations, BC Conservatives call for action

  Health Minister Josie Osborne said the province is focused on supporting doctors and other health care professionals during a time of mounting pressure.

  Health

  Oct 28, 2025
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• Interior Health appoints new CEO, a long list of issues to be tackled

  Sylvia Weir, the new CEO of Interior Health, says she's seeking to rebuild trust with communities in the wake of issues such as doctor shortages and emergency room closures.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2025
• Emergency department at hospital in Oliver closed until noon on Tuesday

  The ERs at several hospitals in B.C. were also closed for various lengths of time this weekend, including Prince Rupert, Quesnel, Fort Nelson, Burns Lake, Mission and Clearwater.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2025
• Pediatric care in Kelowna lags behind other health jurisdictions: KGH department head

  Kelowna General Hospital's 10-bed pediatric unit was closed on May 26, with the closure now approaching the six-week mark.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2025
• Citizens, doctors speak out on health care crisis at KGH during emotional town hall

  In addition to concerned citizens, Wednesday's town hall also brought numerous doctors and other medical professionals who work at KGH.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2025
• Interior Health Authority CEO Susan Brown stepping aside early

  The current CFO and vice president, Sylvia Weir, has been appointed as interim CEO until a new CEO can be selected, the letter reads.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2025
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• BC Conservative Party calls for IH CEO to resign immediately amid doctor shortage

  Dew has sent a formal letter to Health Minister Josie Osborne urging her to intervene if Brown does not step down voluntarily.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2025
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• Performance-based pay hikes for IH execs criticized amid Kelowna doctor shortage

  Through public documents, Global News has learned that in most cases, the executives received a 6.7-per cent increase including Interior Health CEO Susan Brown.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2025