Interior Health
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healthPediatric Crisis at Kelowna General Hospital: Review Reveals Longstanding Issues
An independent review identifies chronic pressures leading to the pediatric service crisis at Kelowna General Hospital.
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healthKelowna General Hospital Faces Hallway Care Crisis Amidst Empty Floors
Patients treated in hallways at Kelowna General Hospital while unused expansion floors remain locked. Officials cite ongoing assessments for infrastructure priorities.
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healthKelowna Hospital Emergency Room Gets $2.5 Million Upgrade to Reduce Wait Times
A fundraising campaign aims to redesign the busy Kelowna General Hospital ER, improving triage and patient flow to handle over 101,000 annual visits.
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healthYouths Trigger Water Scare at West Kelowna Reservoir
Tap water declared safe after three youths breached a reservoir in West Kelowna, prompting a five-day do-not-consume order.
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healthVernon Hospital Psychiatric Ward Overwhelmed Following Patient Death
A 22-year-old man's death highlights critical capacity issues and mental health support concerns at Vernon Jubilee Hospital's psychiatric ward.