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WebCranbrook News Josiah Spyker - May 13, 2024. The Cranbrook RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating 53-year-old Genavene "Genny" Qunital. She was …

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Interior Health Approves EKRH Master Plan to Upgrade Oncology …

WebWhile Dean McKerracher, Chair of the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board (KERHD), has been advocating for renovations or replacements of East …

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Interior Health renews partnership with Regional Hospital Districts

WebInterior Health and the seven Interior regional hospital districts have penned a new memorandum of understanding, furthering their partnership. IH officials said it is …

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New CFKR endowment fund aims to support health care and …

WebThe Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies has unveiled its newest endowment fund: the Jim and Delphine (Bella) Kennelly Legacy Fund. CFKR officials …

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Access Local Mental Health & Substance use Services with a Single …

WebAccess Local Mental Health & Substance use Services with a Single Phone Number. Interior Health has made it easier for people to find the community mental health and …

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Hiring strategy has expanded BC healthcare workforce, Dix says

WebThe provincial government says a new hiring strategy launched last year has succeeded in expanding the healthcare workforce. Minister of Health Adrian Dix said the …

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B.C. prepares vaccinations for children five and up

WebMasks will be mandatory for those five years old and up when visiting indoor public spaces, while health officials prepare for COVID-19 vaccinations getting approval …

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Interior Health expands access to mental health and substance use

WebThe service is available to service providers and any member of the general public who wishes to use it. Interior Health said calls to the helpline will be routed to the …

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EKRH Pharmacy Upgrade Moves to Design

WebPharmacy upgrades at East Kootenay Regional Hospital are moving forward as the $1.45 million project is now headed to conceptual design. Interior Health recently …

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Fundraising campaign aimed at adding a NICU to Cranbrook’s …

WebThe East Kootenay Foundation for Health has launched a new fundraising campaign aimed at building a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the East Kootenay …

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College of the Rockies signs on to campus health charter

WebThe College of the Rockies has adopted a new policy meant to show commitment to health and wellbeing at campuses. College officials said president Paul …

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Interior Health to open nearly 50 COVID-19 vaccine clinics

WebStarting on Monday, seniors within the Interior Health region will be able to book appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine. IH said those 90 or older and Indigenous …

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RDEK and CUPE pen new collective agreement

WebThe Regional District of East Kootenay and CUPE Local 2106 have signed on to a new collective agreement. “During these highly uncertain times, we have been …

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New affordable housing complex for seniors and families opens in

WebA new 20-unit affordable housing complex for seniors and families had opened its doors in Cranbrook. B.C. Government officials said the new Victoria Gardens …

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New long-term care facility to replace Cranbrook’s F.W. Green Home

Web“The new building will replace the 60-bed Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home, which is approximately 70 years old. The new facility will add an additional 88 long-term …

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Kootenay East MLA speaks of "unacceptable" state of B.C.'s …

WebShortly after the one-year anniversary of Elkford’s emergency department closing down, Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka spoke of the challenges faced by B.C.’s …

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Province gives funding to East Kootenay mental health and …

WebCranbrook will get some support from the provincial government with more care spaces and staff. B.C. Government officials said 10 new recovery beds will be …

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Ktunaxa Nation working with Teck on Regional Health Centre

WebTeck Resources is working with the Ktunaxa Nation to install antimicrobial copper on high-traffic surfaces in the new Regional Health Centre. Teck officials said the …

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