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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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New mental health and substance-use services in Cranbrook

WEBPeople in Cranbrook and surrounding areas will have access to new treatment and recovery options, as well as expanded mental health and substance use …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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New multi-purpose centre announced for ʔAkisq̓nuknik

WEBʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation (ʔAFN) is pleased to announce its approval to construct a new multi-purpose centre, comprised of a new health centre, band hall and …

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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 …

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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).. …

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Culturally inclusive mural unveiled at Creston Valley Hospital

WEBStaff at Interior Health, along with our partners within the community gathered at Creston Valley Hospital on Friday, January 26 for the unveiling of a new …

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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 …

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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 …

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Online booking for COVID-19 tests now with Interior Health

WEBPeople across Interior Health will soon have access to new, easier ways to book an appointment for a COVID-19 test with the launch of online booking for all IH …

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