Pediatric Ward Closure

• Lack of pediatric services preventing family from returning to the Okanagan

  Henry fell ill and was taken to emergency at KGH on May 25, the eve of the pediatric ward closure.

  Canada

  Jun 26
  
• B.C. health minister to visit Kelowna hospital as critics say facility in ‘crisis’

  B.C.'s health minister is again being called on to visit Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) amid an ongoing pediatric crisis.

  Canada

  Jun 23
  
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• Interior Health won’t rule out pediatrics closure extension

  The ward closed on May 26 so that the few pediatricians left working at the hospital would be available to cover critical services, such as high-risk deliveries.

  Canada

  Jun 20
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• Former pediatrics head at Kelowna hospital says calls for changes were ignored by IH

  In an email to Global News on Wednesday, IH stated one new pediatrician is slated to start working at the hospital this summer with two more expected to join in September.

  Canada

  Jun 20
• Minister ‘closely monitoring’ crisis at Kelowna hospital as more parents express concerns

  B.C.'s health minister told Global News Wednesday she takes the doctors' concerns very seriously and is closely monitoring the situation at KGH.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Kelowna doctor sounds alarm over pediatrician shortage at hospital

  Another emergency room doctor is decrying the severe shortage of pediatricians at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH).

  Canada

  May 27