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B.C. should review vaccination order for remote health-care …

WEBA B.C. judge has asked Dr. Bonnie Henry to review the province’s blanket ban on all unvaccinated health-care workers, noting that it may not be justifiable for …

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Workers nursing health care to positive outcomes for B.C.

WEBBy Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HA-SHILTH-SA . Amanda Watts of Tseshaht and Deb Melvin of the Metlakatla First Nation have a varied …

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Interior Health launches online lab booking

WEBThe call centre can be reached at 1-877-740-7747, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The call centre will be available at the same time the online booking …

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Collaboration effort keeps Penticton walk-in clinic from closing

WEBA collaboration between community groups and local health-care providers is set to keep a walk-in clinic open longer in Penticton. The Community Foundation of the …

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Cockroaches spotted at hospital in Greater Victoria do not bite: …

WEBIsland Health says cockroaches recently spotted at Saanich Peninsula Hospital do not bite and do not transmit disease. Pest control measures are continuing …

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South Okanagan Counselling expands to meet demand

WEBA new group counselling practice in the heart of Penticton is poised to make an impact on the landscape of mental health in the region. South Okanagan Counselling …

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Princeton woman in need of transplant brings health care …

WEBA Princeton woman, desperate for a double-lung transplant, is forging change in the province despite her frail health. Chris Unrau made headlines last month, …

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Interior Health issues alert after multiple South Okanagan …

WEB00:01:45. Interior Health has issued a toxic drug warning for the whole South Okanagan after multiple overdoses. The warning, unlike previous alerts, does not name …

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Interior Health ready to step in following Penticton’s Pathways …

WEBThe addiction resource centre shuts down on July 31. Interior Health is ready to take on clients of Pathways Addiction Resource Centre when it closes on July 31.

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Macaroni for vaccines, Interior Health donates to Central …

WEBInterior Health made a big donation to the Central Okanagan Food Bank to celebrate National Immunization Awareness Week. Approximately 784,980 pieces of …

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Doctor shortage again closes Oliver hospital’s emergency room

WEBOliver hospital’s emergency room is once again closing due to a doctor shortage. Interior Health (IH) says emergency services at the South Okanagan General …

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Interior Health launches local HART

WEBInterior Health announced Wednesday that Penticton will serve as the home base for the newest high-acuity response team (HART), which is designed to serve …

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Kelowna doctor sharing her gastrointestinal expertise

WEBA Kelowna doctor is using social media to help empower people to learn about nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Sarah Robbins, a practicing …

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Salmon Arm Secondary School unveils Wellness Centre at Sullivan …

WEBThe Salmon Arm Secondary School’s Sullivan campus unveiled their newly opened Wellness Centre March 15 with an open house for students and members of the …

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Penticton care home slated to lose operating licence

WEBThe long-term care facility on Warren Avenue had 12 residents as of June. Residents of two long-term care facilities in Penticton and Vernon may have to find new …

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