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…
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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…
IH again recognized as one of B.C.’s best employers
Interior Health (IH) is proud to be recognized once again as one of British Columbia (B.C.)’s top employers for 2026, an achievement that reflects the…
Mental Health services available to support
Interior Health’s hearts and thoughts are with the Tumbler Ridge community following yesterday’s heartbreaking tragedy. Recognizing the widespread emotional impacts this tragic event may have…
Urgent and Primary Care Centre expands service hours
Interior Health is increasing hours of service at the Cranbrook Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) to better meet the needs of the community. Starting…
Overdose alert issued for Cranbrook area
Interior Health is warning Cranbrook and area that health services have reported an increase in overdoses with symptoms of: profound sedation; confusion; disorientation; and hallucination….
Elkford UPCC expands primary care access in valley
Since it opened on May 21, 2025, the Elkford urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) has helped approximately 1,500 people living in Elkford and the…
Team-based primary care services strengthened in Golden
Golden residents will soon benefit from expanded access to team-based primary care and public health services with the opening of the new Golden Primary Care…