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New medical lab opens in Vernon, with room to expand

WEBA new medical lab is ready to open doors in Vernon, giving residents an improved space to get their medical testing done. Dynacare held a ribbon-cutting on …

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PHOTOS: North Okanagan healthcare gets boost with new Vernon …

WEBA new medical lab in Vernon will be a shot in the arm for North Okanagan healthcare. LifeLabs officially opened its facility inside The Shops At Polson Park off …

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

WEBAccording to the In-Plain-Sight survey, just 27 per cent of Indigenous respondents felt their needs were taken care of when accessing health care, compared …

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One medical lab closes and another opens in Vernon

WEBThe centre will be open in Vernon weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours for appointment-only online bookings on Wednesdays until 8 p.m. The …

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$530K raised for new CT scanner at Vernon hospital

WEBThe Vernon community and the Galbraith Family Foundation raised a combined $530,000 for a new CT scanner at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Giving …

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New psych unit to be built at Vernon Jubilee Hospital

WEBB.C. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Adrian Dix announced a new in-patient psychiatric unit will be built at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Eby, Dix and Vernon …

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Kamloops woman sues after surgery done on wrong ankle at …

WEBA Kamloops woman is suing Interior Health and two surgeons after they performed surgery on the wrong ankle at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in 2020. Julie …

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More mental health support for Vernon

WEBTo help people in crisis and to free police resources to focus on crime, a new crisis response team is now in Vernon, and Harwinder Sandhu was on hand for the …

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B.C. Premier David Eby talks housing, healthcare and more in Vernon

WEBB.C. Premier David Eby discussed issues affecting the North Okanagan and the province as a whole at SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Annual Vernon fair puts focus on wellness

WEBOver 70 booths, each sharing health related products and services, will be at the Vernon Recreation Complex for two days: Saturday, April 13 (10 a.m.- 5 p.m.) and …

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Interior Health busy recruiting after Vernon’s last walk-in clinic

WEBThe Urgent and Primary Care Clinic in Vernon will now be relied upon more heavily after the city’s last walk-in clinic, the Sterling Centre, closed permanently on …

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Interior Health remembers life of board chair

WEBFor more than three decades Cochrane operated as a pediatric neurosurgeon, mentor and educator, said Interior Health president and CEO Susan …

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B.C. premier, health minister to make announcement at Vernon …

WEBB.C. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Adrian Dix will be in Vernon Friday announcing a local project related to healthcare. Eby and Dix will be joined by …

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Retiring farewell for Interior Health CEO

WEBOct 3, 2018 5:30 AM Oct 3, 2018 4:29 PM. Interior Health board chair Doug Cochrane congratulates outgoing IH president and CEO Chris Mazurkewich (right) on his …

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Closure of Vernon hospital doors leaves cancer patients cold

WEBDiagnosed with terminal cancer, John Erickson had just started his chemotherapy at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Oct. 18, 2023. Despite his grim diagnosis, …

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Interior Health clarifies removal of COVID Rapid Antigen Tests

WEBInterior Health has clarified their stance on the efficacy of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RAT), after an internal memo was circulated on social media.

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Interior Health working to keep Vernon’s last walk-in clinic open

WEBVernon’s last remaing walk-in clinic, the Sterling Centre, is closing Nov. 15, 2023. (Google maps image)

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Okanagan’s Nature Nut: Biodiversity law critical for communities

WEBRoseanne Van Ee. Okanagan’s Nature Nut. Have you heard about the proposed Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Law (BEHL) in B.C.? It has the potential to …

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Armstrong Lions Vision Centre staying put: IHA

WEBIn 2017, the Armstrong Lions Club committed to raising more than $100,000 to fund a new argon laser for the Lions Vision Centre and turned to their Lions …

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