Tag: Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

First phase of Trail hospital parking lot upgrades completed

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

UPDATED: 11 cases of COVID-19 in Trail hospital outbreak

The outbreak in the surgical unit was declared Monday.

Wildfire near Trail hospital blamed on drug use

Thursday's blaze is believed to have been started accidentally by drug use.

Parking improvements planned at Trail hospital starting July 2

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.  

Mobile MRI unit moved at hospital in Trail

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

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.

COVID outbreak hits Trail hospital

Interior Health says the outbreak in the third floor medical unit was declared on Saturday.

MRI expansion project begins at hospital in Trail

Interior Health says it marks a major milestone in strengthening medical imaging and diagnostic services for people across the Kootenay Boundary.

Trail hospital parking is ‘ludicrous,’ says Grand Forks councillor

Christine Thompson asked mayor Everett Baker, who chairs the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital District board, to bring the matter up with that body.

Light Up 2025 raises over $435K for local hospitals

The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation alone has raised $355,000, including a $100,000 matching donation from Teck

UPDATED: Respiratory outbreak declared over at Trail hospital

The outbreak was declared Dec. 8, although we are only learning about it now. It's not known how many cases there are.

Parking squeeze at Trail hospital unlikely to improve soon

Having trouble finding a parking spot at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail? Get used to it, because it will get worse before it gets better.

Interior Health rethinking Trail lab closure

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

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.

KBRH Health Foundation launches new fundraising campaign

The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Health Foundation has launched its new and ambitious initiative: the Mental Health Matters...

Updated: Respiratory infection outbreak declared at Trail hospital

Updated, January 17: The third-floor outbreak declared on Tuesday, January 14, at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital is a case...

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