Kelowna’s cardiac centre treats more than 10,000 patients every year
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Kelowna General is only one of five hospitals in B.C. with a cardiac centre. Continue reading
Kelowna General Hospital
Years of growth in cardiac care at Kelowna General
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The KGH Foundation has launched a $7 million campaign called ‘Right Here at KGH’ to help bring an electrophysiology to the hospital. Continue reading
Dates set for second annual NHL charity slo-pitch tournament in Kelowna
Last year, the tournament raised $117,000 for JoeAnna’s House. Continue reading
New, specialized lab at Kelowna hospital will complete cardiac program
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Called ‘Right Here at KGH,’ the campaign will lead to the creation of an electrophysiology lab, where doctors will be able to examine the heart’s electrical system to determine why a patient has an abnormal heart rhythm and what treatment is best. Continue reading
Kelowna General Hospital announces $7 million campaign to keep heart patients in Interior
Organizers hoping to raise $7 million to bring advanced heart rhythm services to B.C.’s Interior. Continue reading
One person killed in South Okanagan crash near Oliver
The two-vehicle collision occurred Friday morning on Highway 97 between Roads 20 and 22. Continue reading
New cardiac procedure now available at Kelowna General Hospital
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The procedure is for patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery because of advanced age, frailty or other high risks. Continue reading
Opioid burden report has Kelowna area at top of one list
Eighty-page report says nearly 4,000 Canadians died last year from opioids. Continue reading
Legion’s annual poppy campaign a benefit to community, region
Funds from the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaign is used throughout the year and to help other organizations. Continue reading
Royal Canadian Legion’s Kelowna poppy fund helps with new medical equipment, JoeAnna’s House
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The Royal Canadian Legion in Kelowna has made a sizeable donation to both JoeAnna’s House and the B.C. Cancer Agency. Continue reading