Okanagan residents warned of increased risk of West Nile virus
Interior Health Authority (IHA) has issued a warning about the increased risk of the West Nile virus at this time of year. Continue reading
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Kelowna woman credits pulmonary rehab program for saving her life
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
A big part of the program centres around exercise and body strengthening to help better manage lung disease. Continue reading
Catch-up blitz to immunize Interior students against measles a success: B.C. health minister
Health officials in B.C. say they’ve made big strides in immunizing school-aged children, particularly in the Interior where vaccination rates were lower. Continue reading
K9 and Wine: Kelowna event to benefit sick patients, the elderly
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
A small Okanagan society is making a big difference for sick patients, the elderly and nervous travelers. Continue reading
Kelowna Secondary School latest to host measles, mumps, rubella catch-up clinic
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
It’s one of more than 400 school clinics being held across the Interior Health Region through the end of the school year. Continue reading
Oliver to pay for temporary doctor housing near South Okanagan General Hospital
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
In late February, the towns of Oliver and Osoyoos received a letter from medical providers in the South Okanagan requesting housing for locum doctors. Continue reading
Another dust advisory issued for Vernon
Warning issued by Ministry of Environment marked the 18th day this year Vernon has been issued a dust advisory. Continue reading
Boil water notice issued for part of Kelowna’s Ellison area
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The Interior Health Authority recommends that impacted customers drink boiled water until further notice. Continue reading
Suspect arrested after IHA building in downtown Kelowna briefly evacuated
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
RCMP in Kelowna have taken one man into custody after a downtown building had to be evacuated Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Interior Health: No confirmed cases of measles in B.C. Interior
Health authority says last outbreak was eight years ago in 2011. Continue reading