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…
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Access Central offers help for those with addictions
The provincial government has expanded Access Central, a phone line that provides a single point of entry to connect people to certified health providers, and…
New service helps involuntarily detained people
People experiencing a mental-health crisis now have a legal right to meet with an independent rights adviser to better understand their rights and the supports…
Interior Health LINK-ED pilot project begins
Starting last week, patients visiting four Interior Health (IH) emergency departments (EDs) may receive care from a physician working virtually. This is part of IH LINK-ED (Local…
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…
New rules dictate sick note distribution
The B.C. Ministry of Labour announced Nov. 12 new rules that limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for…
Seasonal vaccination campaign underway
People in B.C. are encouraged to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses, as the 2025-26…
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…
HPV vaccine program expanded and streamlined in B.C.
The B.C. government announced recently it is broadening access to the free, publicly funded human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and simplifying the immunization schedule, hoping to…
B.C. launches program to fund IVF
British Columbia has launched a publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program. Starting Wednesday, July 2, eligible B.C. residents have access to one-time funding of up…