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First cases of chronic wasting disease in deer found here

WEBThe B.C. government is responding to the first cases of chronic wasting disease in British Columbia, found in two deer samples located south of Cranbrook. The first sample was …

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Flu shots now available across Interior Health Columbia Valley

WEBSubmitted by Interior Health. With influenza season approaching, it’s time to get vaccinated. This year, the influenza vaccine is more important than ever to protect ourselves and our …

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East Kootenay News Online Weekly

WEBEast Kootenay News Online Weekly is the first online only newspaper operating in the region. E-KNOW brings old school journalism to the new frontier.

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IH expanding clinic availability for booster program

WEBInterior Health (IH) is expanding COVID-19 immunization clinic capacity throughout the region to make it easier for more people to get their booster dose as soon as they are …

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IH expands innovative substance use treatment to area

WEBA unique new option is now available for people seeking substance use treatment as Interior Health (IH) launches five new Integrated Treatment Teams, including one in …

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Interior Nations and IH renew partnership accord

WEBThe Partnership Accord, originally signed in 2012, was yesterday re-signed and extended through 2024. Leaders from the Ktunaxa, Nlaka’pamux, Dãkelh Dené, Secwepemc, …

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Interior Health expands online lab booking

WEBInterior Health is expanding booking options for lab patients throughout the region.. Effective Nov. 9, lab appointments can be booked online or by phone in Cranbrook, …

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Cranbrook urgent and primary care centre coming

WEBPeople in Cranbrook and neighbouring communities will have increased access to health care with a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opening in November at 1311 …

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IH board announces new CEO

WEBIH board announces new CEO. Erwin Malzer, Chair of the Interior Health Board of Directors, announced at the Oct. 5 public board meeting that Mr. Chris Mazurkewich has …

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Interior Health seeks to clarify RAT memo

WEBInterior Health (IH) this afternoon (Jan. 9) issued a social media reaction to an internal memo related to COVID-19 testing that is circulating on social media (pictured).. The …

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IH report informs of ongoing efforts to save lives at risk

WEBOn International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), Interior Health has released the 2022 Medical Health Officer (MHO) report, The Toxic Drug Crisis in BC’s Southern …

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ASIST program saves lives Cranbrook, East Kootenay

WEBThe Canadian Mental Health Association Kootenays Branch (CMHA Kootenays) is on board with its mission to save lives by creating awareness around suicide and taking …

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Interior Health Board Chair reflects on 2022 Columbia Valley

WEBBy Dr. Doug Cochrane. As I mark my fifth year as Board Chair of Interior Health (IH), I reflect on the highlights and challenges of 2022. Undoubtedly, times have been difficult …

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BC NDP financially regionalizing health care in B.C.

WEBYes, any investment in improving health care anywhere in B.C. is welcomed and appreciated. However, this does not offer any solutions to the folks in my riding of …

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Complex-care housing opens for Indigenous people

WEBBudget 2022 invested $164 million over three years to open 500 complex-care housing spaces for people in the province. Budget 2023 builds on that investment by committing …

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Permanent MRI announced for EKRH Cranbrook, East Kootenay

WEBHealth Minister Terry Lake makes the announcement of a $5.3 million MRI machine coming to EKRH. Ian Cobb/e-KNOW photos. “Through the provincial MRI strategy announced …

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Playing a pivotal role in harm reduction Columbia Valley, …

WEBBy Erin Knutson. Shelby Ross, as part of the episodic overdose prevention (eOPS) team, plays a pivotal role in harm reduction, partnering with their peers at Interior Health’s …

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KERHD approves care centre funding after addressing slight

WEBThe Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) board of directors August 6 aired some grievances and offered the provincial government and Interior Health Authority …

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Framework aims to help Indigenous and remote communities

WEBA new collaborative framework will help ensure people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in B.C. have access to critical health care they can count on to meet their …

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