To continue to show its strong support for the Oncology & Renal Project at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH), the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District…
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KERHD Chair and Acting Chair re-elected
The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board held its annual election for Chair and Acting Chair Feb. 13, and both incumbents were re-elected by…
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…
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…
Expanded neonatal unit improves care for infants
Families living in Cranbrook and surrounding communities are now benefiting from better care for infants with the renovation and expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit…
Ground broken for long-term care home expansion
A $232 million construction project is proceeding following a special groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 11 in Cranbrook. Elected officials, Ktunaxa Nation dignitaries, Interior Health and Bird…
KERHD directors begrudgingly approve funding spike
Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) board of directors July 11 begrudgingly approved a surprise capital funding increase request for the Green Home Long Term-Care…
Renovations begin for regional hospital NICU
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) project at East Kootenay Regional Hospital is set to take a significant step forward with an expansion and renovation…
Better access to primary care at Kimberley Health Centre
Kimberley residents now have improved access to health-care support thanks to the renovation and opening of a new primary care location in the Kimberley Health…
Temporary mobile CT scanner at EKRH
A new mobile computed tomography (CT) unit is stationed at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) to provide uninterrupted patient care while the current CT scanner…