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Nearly 1,700 positive cases of COVID-19 in the Central

WEB“Over 95% of COVID-19 cases related to this outbreak are among people not fully immunized and the majority are 40 years or younger.” The following restrictions …

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‘Significant and solemn day’: Nearly 6,000 BC

WEBAcross the province, nearly 6,000 healthcare workers are being fired or suspended without pay for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Around 1,800 …

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Every community at risk from climate change, BC medical officer says

WEBDaly said every community within the Vancouver Coastal Health region, which covers 1.25 million people, is at risk of harm because of the changing climate but …

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BC bringing back mandatory masking in all healthcare settings …

WEBMasks will soon be mandatory in British Columbian healthcare settings once again. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced today that medical mask …

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Inside Track with Ron Cannan: Why aren't BC doctors free

WEBPoliticians often want to be seen as doing something and are often ineffective as they are too entrenched in the situation. I can say that as I have been …

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Kelowna’s new urgent and primary-care centre opens its doors

WEBKelowna’s new UPCC is one of three centres now open in Interior Health, with 14 having been announced throughout BC. At this new location, Central Okanagan …

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BC introduces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M in funding

WEBOn Friday, the province announced new plans to retain and recruit nurses in BC while setting a minimum nurse-to-patient ratio, something they say is the first in …

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Child bike seat could pose 'chemical hazard,' parents warned

WEBParents have been warned to immediately stop using a popular child seat. Health Canada said in a public notice that the Thule RideAlong Child Bike Seat could …

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‘First of its kind’: Interior Health unveils 5-year Climate Change and

WEBIt features 20 actions that the health authority says will strengthen Aboriginal partnerships, support climate adaptation in BC Interior communities and build a healthy …

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Kelowna's most comprehensive News Source Okanagan news

WEBKelowna and West Kelowna News. UPDATE: Massive overnight fire destroys church, school and more in Greenwood

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The Grim Reality of Food Insecurity In BC

WEBDiabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, food allergies, poor mental health—all associated with food insecurity. “Food insecurity impacts social and …

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Kelowna General Hospital Gets a New Chief of Staff

WEBPhysician Dr. Michael Ertel has the accepted the position of Chief of Staff at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). “Interior Health is pleased Dr. Ertel has agreed to …

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Why back training is important

WEBIt is very important to train your back muscles for posture because most of us sit all day long at work, and our shoulders tend to roll forward. Most men will focus on …

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Interior doctor under investigation for allegedly promoting …

WEBA doctor based out of the BC Interior is currently under investigation for allegedly "promoting vaccine hesitancy." According to a release from the Justice …

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Bonnie Henry named as defendant in class-action lawsuit over her …

WEBLast month, a separate suit, also listing Dr. Henry and the Province as defendants, was filed by two plaintiffs representing fired healthcare workers. Health …

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More Than Half of Doctors Make Unnecessary Referrals

WEBA new study published in the American Journal of Managed Care has found that more than half of doctors are making unnecessary referrals. Primary care providers …

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2017 healthiest country index

WEBBloomberg released it's 2017 World Health Index today and the world's healthiest country may come as a bit of a surprise. Italy, the land known for pasta, pizza …

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Bonnie Henry advises BC to offer smokable fentanyl in report …

WEBHenry said the review stemmed from a series of "listening sessions" conducted with health−care professionals, researchers and drug users. She said its …

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Interior Health expands opioid treatment clinic in Kelowna

WEBThe OAT clinic is located within Kelowna’s Community Health Services Centre at 505 Doyle Ave. and serves people living throughout the Central Okanagan. …

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