Interior Health
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‘It’ll save my life’: West Kelowna man desperate for brain surgery“It’ll save my life… it’ll change everything. Over the last six months, the last year, my doctors have sent letters to the neurosurgeon and haven’t heard a thing,” he said.CanadaMar 25
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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.CanadaMar 9
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Health care systems ‘dismantling’ in B.C.’s Interior amid physician resignationsSeven obstetricians and gynecologists have resigned from Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., while four psychiatrists have stepped down from Vernon Jubilee Hospital.CanadaOct 28, 2025
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Interior Health deals with 2 waves of resignations, BC Conservatives call for actionHealth Minister Josie Osborne said the province is focused on supporting doctors and other health care professionals during a time of mounting pressure.HealthOct 28, 2025
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Interior Health appoints new CEO, a long list of issues to be tackledSylvia 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.CanadaOct 12, 2025
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Emergency department at hospital in Oliver closed until noon on TuesdayThe 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.HealthAug 4, 2025
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Pediatric care in Kelowna lags behind other health jurisdictions: KGH department headKelowna General Hospital's 10-bed pediatric unit was closed on May 26, with the closure now approaching the six-week mark.CanadaJul 4, 2025
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Citizens, doctors speak out on health care crisis at KGH during emotional town hallIn addition to concerned citizens, Wednesday's town hall also brought numerous doctors and other medical professionals who work at KGH.CanadaJul 3, 2025
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Interior Health Authority CEO Susan Brown stepping aside earlyThe current CFO and vice president, Sylvia Weir, has been appointed as interim CEO until a new CEO can be selected, the letter reads.HealthJun 27, 2025
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BC Conservative Party calls for IH CEO to resign immediately amid doctor shortageDew has sent a formal letter to Health Minister Josie Osborne urging her to intervene if Brown does not step down voluntarily.CanadaJun 13, 2025
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