Health Canada says outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce
Pass the Caesar Salad? Only if it’s made with Green Lettuce. That’s what facing consumers and restaurateurs alike after E.coli was confirmed in romaine lettuce Canada and the United States earlier this week. “The likely source of the outbreak has been identified as romaine lettuce,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical ...
On Demand HIV testing now available across the Interior
Interior Health said in a media release that testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) just got easier for residents across the Interior Health (IH) region, now that On Demand testing is available at all IH laboratories. In the release Thursday, IH said patients can visit any IH lab and get an HIV test without having to...
The new Eagle's Nest is ready for visitors!
Bring on the snow! The latest day-use shelter for free, self-propelled public recreation in the Rossland Range Recreation Site has an expansive view to enjoy along with those grilled (or charred) cheese sandwiches, or whatever form of lunch or snack skiers, snowshoers, fat bikers or hikers prefer. It’s...
B.C. enters new era as cannabis becomes legal
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, British Columbians throughout the province will be able to legally purchase non-medical cannabis online . British Columbians 19 years of age and older will have the opportunity to purchase regulated cannabis regardless of where they live in the province. The Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) has ...
Regulations ready B.C. for cannabis legalization
New and amended regulations are now in place to support British Columbia’s legal cannabis regime and prioritize the health and safety of British Columbians. This is another step in the work to prepare for the federal legalization of cannabis. Updates are as follows: Cannabis Licensing Regulation Under the Cannabis Control and...
Advisory – Parking at KBRH during construction
We’re getting an expanded Emergency Department, and significant electrical upgrades, at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. As with most operations, there’s some pain involved; people coming to the hospital will be faced with change and inconvenience for parking and access. Interior Health (IH) asks everyone coming to the...
Expanded MyHealthPortal content now available to Kootenay, Boundary residents
Kootenay and Boundary residents are among the first to benefit as MyHealthPortal clinical report content continues to expand an Interior Health release said. IH said MyHealthPortal provides patients with 24-hour secure online access to their Interior Health lab results, medical imaging reports, visit history, and certain...
Ravens from Kimberley test positive for West Nile virus
Interior Health said in a media release Wednesday, that the provincial Animal Health Centre lab has confirmed two dead ravens from Kimberley that have been submitted as part of routine surveillance have tested positive for West Nile virus. Interior Health said this is the first evidence of West Nile virus activity in the...
No Sulphuric Acid Spill -- This Time
This morning a Harms Pacific transport truck and trailer contracted by International Raw Materials Ltd. (IRM), carrying sulphuric acid, went off Highway 22 just west of Rossland. According to a news release by IRM, no sulphuric acid has spilled at this time; emergency services vehicles are on-site and there is no threat to...
Interior Health Board announces new CEO
Interior Health Board announced Tuesday that Susan Brown has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 29, 2018. Brown replaces President & Chief Executive Officer Chris Mazurkewich, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire. “With an in-depth knowledge of Interior Health and a...
