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Medical calls nearly double for Kamloops firefighters in first half of 2022
Kamloops firefighters are heading to an increasing number of medical calls this year, while paramedics…
Why you can’t watch Netflix in Interior Health hospitals
Anyone who has spent a few days in a hospital bed knows it doesn't take…
North Okanagan nurse suspended for faking colleagues’ signatures
A North Okanagan nurse that signed out medication but didn't give it to patients has…
Mayor has ‘deep concern’ ER closures will become permanent in small Interior community
The mayor of Clearwater says there are “deep concerns” from residents that ongoing closures of…
Emergency department closures continue in Clearwater, Oliver
A small southern Interior community's emergency department will be closed overnight for the next week…
Staffing shortage forces overnight closure at Oliver emergency room
South Okanagan residents will have to head to Penticton for emergencies as the Oliver emergency…
Kamloops woman arrested for fraudulent, botched cosmetic procedures
A woman was arrested in Kamloops yesterday for administering suspected fraudulent cosmetic procedures. Kamloops RCMP…
Emergency room closed in Clearwater until next week
Clearwater residents have no local emergency room service overnight for the next week. Interior Health…
B.C. nurse suspended for 2 weeks after neglecting resident that later died
A B.C. nurse who didn't respond to a patient that rang their call bell from…
Health-care workers offered free chairlift rides at Big White resort
Big White Ski Resort is saying thank you to health-care workers by offering free chairlift…
Kelowna nurse suspended for checking non-patient medical records
A Kelowna nurse has been suspended for eight days for accessing medical records of people…
Ashcroft woman did CPR on her friend while waiting for ambulance
A well-known and well-loved senior died from a heart attack while waiting for medical help…
No ambulance or ER available for Ashcroft senior who had heart attack and died
An Ashcroft resident living at a seniors care home within a block of both the…
Interior Health calling in travel nurses to staff Kamloops hospital
The new Gaglardi Tower is open at Royal Inland Hospital after years of construction, but…
Five new operating rooms coming to Kelowna, Kamloops hospitals
Five new operating rooms are coming to Kelowna and Kamloops hospitals. The B.C. government has…
Okanagan hospital’s ER is closed, patients being diverted
The South Okanagan General Hospital's emergency department is closed this afternoon due to limited doctor…
Another closure of Clearwater Emergency Room tomorrow
For the fifth time since June, patients in Clearwater won’t be able to count on…
Merritt emergency department closed for 24 hours
The Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department in Merritt is closed today because of a lack…
Emergency room at Clearwater’s hospital closed again
A southern Interior emergency department is closed yet again today because there isn't enough staff.…
Interior emergency department closes during weekend
A small Interior emergency department has shut down again this weekend due to staffing issues.…
Vernon nurse disciplined for racist comments
A Vernon nurse was suspended from work for five weeks after making racist comments twice…
Family sues doctors, Interior Health alleging negligence after Okanagan man dies
The family of an Oliver man who died of cancer two months after his diagnosis…
UPDATE: Merritt hospital reopens after evacuation
Merritt's hospital reopened this afternoon after being evacuated due to a suspected gas leak. "Air…
B.C. prison nurse faces hearing for alleged ‘romantic’ relationship with inmate
A B.C. nurse is alleged to have had a relationship with an inmate while working…