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Interior Health still considering Trail lab options

Health Care Greg Nesteroff - August 7, 2025

Health authority managers are in Trail this week, meeting with local leaders, medical staff, and patients to discuss the future of laboratory services.

Drugs claimed 11 lives in Kootenays in May and June

Addictions Greg Nesteroff - July 31, 2025

The BC Coroners Service says eight people in the West Kootenay/Boundary and three people in the East Kootenay died in May and June as a result of toxic drugs.

Interior Health rethinking Trail lab closure

Health Care Storrm Lennie - July 22, 2025

Interior Health (IH) is exploring alternative solutions to support laboratory access in Trail.

MLA weighs in on Trail Lab closure

Health Care Kate Brown - July 10, 2025

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?

Health Care Drew Wilson - July 4, 2025

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

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff - June 27, 2025

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

Measles exposure in East Kootenay

Health Care Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

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

Health Care Drew Wilson - June 17, 2025

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

Health Care Drew Wilson - June 16, 2025

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

Addictions Kate Brown - May 15, 2025

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

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff - May 3, 2025

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

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