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Opening of new Coquihalla Primary Care Clinic delayed

WebThe Coquihalla Primary Care Clinic was set to open on Tuesday (September 5), but unexpected delays forced the date to be pushed back for approximately two …

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Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society is ‘Bringing …

WebLuckily, the Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society has taken it upon themselves to assist Indigenous parents through their program; Bringing Tradition Home. The 9-week …

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Merritt Public Health opens phone lines for vaccine appointments

WebA vaccination clinic is opening soon at Merritt Public Health, one of 49 clinics to open across the Interior Health authority. Starting Monday, March 8, seniors aged 90 …

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LETTERS: Provincial Healthcare

Web"The Provincial Government who is in charge of the Provincial health care system, must correct the mismanagement and take the under funding battle to another …

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Mayoral candidates address Merritt’s healthcare challenges

WebWith voters facing a wide variety of choices, the Herald looks to engage candidates and showcase their responses to the community’s question. This week, the …

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NVIT adds room for more health-care assistants for seniors

WebNearly 20 new seats will be available for health-care assistants at the NVIT Merritt campus via an $8.4 million investment in education and training programs for …

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Interior Health expanding withdrawal services region wide

WebWhen British Columbians think of the public health crisis, they likely think of the COVID-19 pandemic first. However, an overdose epidemic caused by a toxic drug …

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Interior Health addresses ongoing efforts on drug crisis in latest

WebIn its latest report, Interior Health reaffirms its efforts and progress made in addressing the poisoned drugs crisis in the region. The report published on August 31, …

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‘Help BC Nurses’ campaign wants to highlight nurse shortage

WebThe Province sayid in a recent press release it hopes to address the nursing shortage and alleviate the pressure off of BC healthcare workers and nurses and …

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Local physician relocating medical practice

WebLocal physician Dr. Duncan Ross is relocating his family medicine within Merritt. Ross, who has been practicing for the past 29 years at the Nicola Valley Medical …

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Local businessman makes $100,000 donation to hospital …

WebJim Adams, executive director of Scw’exmx Community Health Services personally donated $1,000 to the project, and the local rotary club donated $3,000 as …

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Provincial government announces expansion of mental health and

WebChildren, youth and families in Merritt and Princeton will benefit from the expansion of mental-health and addiction services. In a news release published today, …

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Interior Health issues alert on employee data breach amid RCMP

WebAn RCMP investigation has revealed a possible data breach for thousands of Interior Health employees. Individuals who have worked at Interior Health, between …

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Merritt mayor has high hopes and questions for new hospital funds

WebJust hours after Nicola Valley Hospital’s emergency department closed for the eighteenth time this year due to staff shortage, and two days before a full 24-hour …

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Province launches 'Health Gateway' mobile app

WebB.C.’s Health Minister says the app is convenient and easy to use. “More than 1.2 million people in B.C. use the Health Gateway website, and now we are making it …

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B.C. to provide $155.7 million to recruit and retain specialized …

WebThe British Columbia government is spending more money to recruit and retain health-science workers, especially those in rural and remote communities. Health …

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Health Connect Registry expanded to all B.C. communities

WebMerritt Herald Box 9 – 2090 Granite Avenue Merritt, BC V1K 1B8. Phone 1-250-378-4241

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Interior Health issues drug advisory over fake Dilaudid tablets

WebThe Interior Health Authority(IHA) has issued a drug advisory on fake Dilaudid tablets containing isotonitazene. Dilaudid or hydromorphone tablets are opioids …

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Dr. Saeed and his wife welcomed to Logan Lake

WebLogan Lakers packed the Elementary School gym on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 12 to welcome Dr. Saeed and his wife Amena — who is also a physician — to the …

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