Seniors Advocate Report: Better Patient Outcomes, Savings Possible
The Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, has issued a report on some of the different patient outcomes between private-contractor care facilities for seniors, and facilities operated by a Health Authority. The findings are compelling. The report explains that there are 293 publicly subsidized care facilities in BC, and that...
Special air quality statement for BC Southern Interior
Environment Canada has issued a Special air quality statement for most of the southern interior of the province, including West Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, Boundary, Slocan/Arrow Lakes and East Kootenay. "During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour," the...
High temperatures expected across Interior Health
Temperatures across B.C. are expected to soar this weekend. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for much of the province, including parts of the South and North Thompson and Fraser Canyon in IH. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and can lead to weakness, disorientation and exhaustion. In severe cases, it ...
Health care providers lead walks across BC on Parks Day
With people increasingly glued to phones and computers, a walk in the park might be exactly what the doctor ordered. But on July 21st they’ll be doing more than just ordering it: they are going out there and leading it. “We want to send a clear message about how important it is to get outside, and the best way to do that is...
Environmentally friendly fundraising benefits KLH patients
The dedicated efforts of local volunteers Pat Alexander and Eleanor McPherson are benefiting patients at the Kootenay Lake Hospital Chemotherapy and Infusion Outpatient Clinic and the environment. Alexander and McPherson recycle used greetings cards into beautiful new cards and sell them in the gift store at KLH and at Kootenai...
Less standing water means fewer mosquito bites — Interior Health
The recent floods and higher water in many areas across the Interior Health region have resulted in an increase in standing water and more mosquitoes hatching. IH said in a media release that there are steps you can take to reduce or eliminate standing water on your property, which will lessen the number of mosquitoes. "Some...
Op/Ed:Time to celebrate seniors who bring wisdom
As we come to the close of Seniors Week now is a good time to reflect on what it means to be a senior in BC. Contrary to the apocalyptic predictions of a “silver tsunami” sweeping our province, country and planet, seniors today and into the future are very much in the minority. Currently, 82% of British Columbians are under the...
Interior Health launches map for for current drinking water advisories
In a first-of-its-kind project in Canada, Interior Health has launched a real-time, interactive water advisory map, enabling people to search the entire Interior Health region for current drinking water advisories. They can also learn more about IH water suppliers, types of advisories, and the reasons for these advisories. ...
IH Chair and President tour Kootenay Lake Hospital
It's not every day the Board Chair and CEO/President pay a visit to the Kootenays. Tuesday, Interior Health board chair Dr. Doug Cochrane and CEO/President Chris Mazurkewich joined local IH board director Pat Dooley for a visit to Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson. The scheduled visit was part of a broader tour of the...
'Vintage Rose' opiate blamed for fentanyl overdoses in Heritage City
Nelson Police is advising the public that a strong batch of opiate drugs has surfaced in the Heritage City during the past couple of weeks. Nelson Police issued the warning in a media release Tuesday. “The drug is being sold under the street name of “Vintage Rose” and appears as a rose or pink color powder,” NPD release said....
