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MLA weighs in on Trail Lab closure

Kootenay-Monashee MLA has acknowledged the concerns of resident over the closure of Trail’s medical lab but backs the decision for stronger services for the region.

Does the Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital need a second access?

The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District Board has raised the long-standing issue of the need for a second access to Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail.

New measles cases in the Interior

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

Measles exposure in East Kootenay

A case of measles has been confirmed in Sparwood, with Interior Health warning of possible further exposure in the region.

Community reacts to Trail’s Lab closure

A Trail City Councillor is speaking out against the planned closure of the 3rd floor lab at the downtown medical building.

Changes to downtown Trail Health Centre Laboratory

The lab in the medical building in downtown Trail is closing at the end of next month.

Seven Kootenay lives lost to drugs so far

Seven people in the Kootenays have lost their lives so far this year to toxic street drugs. The provincial coroner...

New guide to surgery in Kootenay Boundary empowers patients and families

A new guide developed by patients, for patients, is helping people across the Kootenay Boundary feel more confident and...

IH offers tips to avoid getting ‘tick-ed’ off this spring

Spring has arrived in the Kootenays, and so have ticks. Ticks are small bugs that bite and feed on the...

Castlegar boosts physician recruitment efforts

Castlegar City Council has approved a $150,000 contract for the District Chamber of Commerce to recruit Physicians. City Manager Chris...

Move to cure ALS

The Move to Cure ALS is the annual signature fundraising event for the ALS Society of British Columbia, which brings together...

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