Tag: Interior Health

Interior Health issues drug alert for Kootenays

Addictions My Kootenay Now -
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for the Kootenays, warning of multiple overdoses involving down containing high amounts of fluorofentanyl and medetomidine.

Rabies confirmed in skunk in Kootenay Lake region

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
Interior Health is warning people in the Kootenay Lake region to avoid contact with skunks after rabies was confirmed in an animal in the area.

First phase of Trail hospital parking lot upgrades completed

Health My Kootenay Now -
The first phase of parking lot improvements at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail have been completed on schedule.

Downtown Trail blood lab to remain open

Health My Kootenay Now -
Interior Health says a laboratory in the community health centre in downtown Trail will stay open permanently, reversing a decision of more than a year ago to close it.

Trail seeks more answers on treatment beds

Addictions Greg Nesteroff -
A Trail city councillor wants to press Interior Health for further information on publicly-funded substance use treatment and recovery bed capacity in the area.

Parking improvements planned at Trail hospital starting July 2

Health Submitted Article -
According to the health authority, the project will add up to 38 new parking stalls and pave existing gravel parking areas, improving parking efficiency and accessibility across the site.  

Whooping cough cases surge across Interior Health

Health My Kootenay Now -
An unusually high rate of whooping cough cases in the Interior Health region has health officials reminding residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.

Mobile MRI unit moved at hospital in Trail

Health My Kootenay Now -
A mobile MRI unit has been moved as part of Interior Health's plans to expand the MRI suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail.

Volunteer program gives students insight into health care at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

Community Submitted Article -
Interior Health is highlighting a revived student volunteer program at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital during National Volunteer Week, giving local high school students hands-on exposure to careers in health care.

BC’s health minister visits Trail, Castlegar

Health Greg Nesteroff -
Josie Osborne got a firsthand look Sunday at the Lower Columbia Community Health Centre in Trail, as the future of the blood lab in the same building remains unclear.

Respiratory outbreak over at Nakusp long-term care home

Health My Kootenay Now -
Five people were infected since the outbreak at Minto House began on April 21.

Mayor still optimistic about downtown Trail lab services

Health My Kootenay Now -
Colleen Jones says talks aimed at preserving lab services at Trail's community health centre are "very encouraging." 

Interior Health issues regionwide drug alert

Addictions My Kootenay Now -
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for the entire region after several samples of substances sold as down, dope, tranq or fentanyl that were found to contain medetomidine, up to 15 per cent, in addition to carfentanil and benzodiazepines.

Mental health services available to support community

Health My Kootenay Now -
Interior Health is urging media to share a list of 24-hour crisis supports following a tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., saying the services are available to help residents across the region cope with the emotional impact.

COVID outbreak hits Trail hospital

Health My Kootenay Now -
Interior Health says the outbreak in the third floor medical unit was declared on Saturday.

Drug overdose alert issued for Trail, Nelson and surrounding areas

Health My Kootenay Now -
Interior Health has issued a drug overdose alert for Trail, Nelson and surrounding areas due to a rise in toxic drug overdoses.
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