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Vernon Jubilee Hospital recorded the highest number of overdoses in the region — this could be why
VERNON – Staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital recorded more drug overdoses than their counterparts in…
To swim, or not to swim at flooded beaches? First Nations Health Authority says use your eyes — and your nose
Whether or not to take the plunge ultimately comes down to your own personal choice,…
Possible E. coli contamination prompts recall of Rogers flour
Rogers Foods Ltd., which has mills in Armstrong and Chilliwack, is recalling its all purpose…
What we know about all the recent flour recalls for E. coli
OKANAGAN – If you had Rogers or Robin Hood brand flour in your cupboard recently,…
Suspected algae bloom in Okanagan Lake a ‘natural occurrence,’ officials say
VERNON – A possible algae bloom at the north end of Okanagan Lake continues to…
‘I am terrified’: Vernon woman days away from running out of life-changing drug
VERNON – Time is running out for Melissa Verleg. The Vernon woman, who suffers from…
Why B.C. isn’t funding new ‘life-changing’ drug for some cystic fibrosis patients
VERNON – The manufacturer of a life-changing drug for cystic fibrosis patients like Vernon’s Melissa…
Two of the most severe flu strains expected in the Interior this year
Interior Health says they are expecting two of the more serious types of flu in…
What new physicians in Sun Peaks mean for Kamloops’s family doctor shortage
KAMLOOPS – After years of work from officials in Sun Peaks, a family practice is…
Health officials warn of potentially deadly meningitis disease after fourth case in Okanagan
Interior Health is cautioning people — in particular teens and young adults — to avoid…
Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed within Interior Health region
OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority has confirmed another case of meningococcal disease. This is…
Health Canada pulls illegal weight loss product from Kelowna store
KELOWNA – Health Canada is warning consumers in the Okanagan that a health supplement store…
MISDIAGNOSED: What a Vernon woman learned from five-year fight for justice
VERNON – Most people would be relieved to hear they had a false positive test…
How to avoid spreading illness during the holiday season
KELOWNA – Interior Health is asking people to make an effort to avoid spreading communicable…
More than 5,000 Kamloops residents have been given a primary care provider
KAMLOOPS – Thousands of Kamloops residents have now been connected to a family doctor or…