Interior Health

• Assault trial scheduled for Interior Health’s former top doctor in Alberta

  Dr. Albert Stefanus de Villiers, who was until June 2021 the health authority’s top doctor, had his trial date set Monday for Jan. 10 to Jan. 12 2023 in Grande Prairie, Alta.

  Crime

  May 16
  
• Doctor shortage closes Merritt, B.C. ER until Tuesday morning

  Those in need of emergency care are being redirected to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops and Kelowna General Hospital.

  Health

  May 16
  
• Advertisement
• Clearwater ER closed overnight due to staffing

  The closure at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital was 'due to unforeseen limited staffing availability,' according to the health authority. 

  Health

  May 16
• Advertisement
• New climate maps by Interior Health show heat, flooding, smoke and cold data

  ‘Recent events have demonstrated the importance of planning and preparing for natural disasters associated with climate change.’

  Environment

  May 13
• Okanaganites reminded to not play with, or touch, bats

  In B.C., between four and eight per cent of bats that come into contact with people have rabies, Interior Health said in an alert reminding people to avoid touching the creatures.

  Health

  May 10
• Keremeos records oldest population in the South Okanagan Similkameen: Statistics Canada

  Having an older population does impact certain services, namely healthcare and housing.

  Canada

  May 4
• Interior Health’s former top doctor to stand trial on assault charges

  Dr. Albert Stefanus de Villiers, who was until June 2021 the health authority's top doctor, has been ordered to stand trial in Alberta.

  Crime

  Apr 21
• Plans in place to keep Kelowna General operational in event of strike

  Interior Health has sent out hundreds of deployment letters to its non-unionized workers as it prepares for strike action at its hospitals.

  Canada

  Apr 16
• Advertisement
• Penticton, B.C. organizations mark six years since overdose public health declaration

  On Thursday local organizations gathered together in Penticton, B.C. to raise awareness about addiction and honour those who have lost their lives to illicit drugs.

  Health

  Apr 14
• Advertisement
• 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