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Vernon nurse disciplined for racist comments
A Vernon nurse was suspended from work for five weeks after making racist comments twice…
Interior emergency department closes during weekend
A small Interior emergency department has shut down again this weekend due to staffing issues.…
Emergency room at Clearwater’s hospital closed again
A southern Interior emergency department is closed yet again today because there isn't enough staff.…
Merritt emergency department closed for 24 hours
The Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department in Merritt is closed today because of a lack…
Another closure of Clearwater Emergency Room tomorrow
For the fifth time since June, patients in Clearwater won’t be able to count on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kelowna nurse suspended for checking non-patient medical records
A Kelowna nurse has been suspended for eight days for accessing medical records of people…
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…
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…
Emergency room closed in Clearwater until next week
Clearwater residents have no local emergency room service overnight for the next week. Interior Health…
Kamloops woman arrested for fraudulent, botched cosmetic procedures
A woman was arrested in Kamloops yesterday for administering suspected fraudulent cosmetic procedures. Kamloops RCMP…