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22 lives lost to drugs in Interior Health in March
According to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS), March 2026 saw 135 lives lost province-wide to suspected unregulated drug toxicity, equating to…
Local nurses recognized over National Nurses Week
The dedication of hard-working nurses continues to be seen as they support residents throughout the entire Elk Valley. Nurses employed in this region work in…
Water quality advisory for all Kimberley water users
In accordance with Interior Health’s Water Quality Notification Program, the City of Kimberley has issued a water quality advisory for all users. Recent testing shows…
SAFE program available in East Kootenay
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault, help is available at your closest emergency department through Interior Health’s…
Mobile outreach van ready to support Cranbrook
Open House set for April 8 at Cranbrook Public Library A new clinical mobile outreach van is ready to provide important health and support services…
Local artist creates welcome to Golden Primary Care Centre
Interior Health is proud to collaborate with local Ktunaxa artist Blaine Burgoyne, who has created two murals in the newly opened Golden Primary Care Centre. “The murals are a…
EKFH supports clinical research at regional hospital
A new ultra-low temperature freezer funded by the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) is now in use at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH). The…
KERHD approves extra funding for EKRH project
To continue to show its strong support for the Oncology & Renal Project at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH), the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District…
15 lives lost in the region to drugs in 2025
BC Coroners Service shares 2025 data into unregulated drug-toxicity deaths According to preliminary data, 1,826 people lost their lives in 2025 due to unregulated drug…