City of Merritt seeking provincial dollars to recover costs after string of ER closures
—— By Michael Potestio/Castanet The City of Merritt is asking B.C.’s...
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Merritt, Salmon Arm and Oliver hospitals receiving $7.5M for more ER coverage
The Nicola Valley Hospital ER, which has seen 18 temporary closures this year, will receive some much-needed funding to combat staff shortages.
More medical travel money for rural British Columbians
Both Hope Air and the Canadian Cancer Society have each received $10 million to expand their travel programs and support cancer patients.
Bylaw change could curb ER closures in B.C.
Emergency departments that have been closing due to staff shortages across the province could soon...
B.C. pharmacists now able treat minor ailments, prescribe some medications
As of today (June 1), people in B.C. can get prescriptions for contraceptives and medications to treat some minor ailments directly from their pharmacist, in a move the provincial government said will expand access to pharmacists, and healthcare in general.
Nicola Valley residents gather to protest emergency department closures
During the tenth diversion of emergency department services at the Nicola Valley Hospital since the beginning of this year, residents of the valley gathered on the hospital’s green space to rally against what many see as a lack of provincial action on the issue.
Merritt based surgeon looks to cover emergency room shifts
When Dr. Robert Granger requested to cover emergency room shifts at the Nicola Valley Hospital, not far from his home in Merritt, he was shocked at the response, or lack thereof, he received from Interior Health Authority (IHA).
Merritt Mayor calling for investigation into ER closures
Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz is calling for an investigation into the cause of a number of diversions at the Nicola Valley Hospital’s emergency room (ER).
Merritt volunteers sought for province-wide long-term care survey
A province wide survey looks to engage those living in B.C.’s long-term care facilities, with the provincial Ministry of Health now seeking volunteers to connect with residents at Merritt’s Gillis House and collect their experiences and perspectives.
Province addresses healthcare crisis through workforce strategy
The provincial Ministry of Health looks to address this crisis through its new health workforce strategy, in addition to an increase in incentives for family doctors starting practice in B.C.
Province launches ‘Health Gateway’ mobile app
Lab results, information on prescription medication, and immunization records are now just a tap away for most British Columbians, with the launch of the new Health Gateway mobile app.
Private well owners urged to test water for contaminants
In flood affected areas, water should be considered “not fit for human consumption” until the well is assessed, and the water is tested and disinfected.
Report: B.C. government officials fired ministry employees based on flawed information
By: Kamloops This Week Flawed investigations and rushed decision-making resulted in key government...
Emergency Health Services gets funding injection
By: Kamloops This Week The provincial government said paramedics will benefit from an additional...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ministry of Health needs to listen
Editor; Will the Ministry of Health implement any of the recommendations made by the Senior...
Fentanyl overdoses rise, emergency order takes effect
Drug overdose cases continue at high levels as an emergency order to report them immediately takes...
Overdose deaths prompt unprecedented health-emergency declaration
By: Dale Bass, KTW An unprecedented provincial health emergency has been declared to deal with the...
IH takes first step in hospital expansion
The first step in expanding the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre’s emergency room...
