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Victoria wants input on enhancing dental care
The provincial government says it is posting proposed oral health regulatory changes with the intention of promoting more inter-professional practice, as well as providing more…
International students to pay health-care coverage fee
As British Columbia eliminates Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums for British Columbians, an updated payment method will ensure international students continue to contribute to, and…
Measles immunization catch-up program starting
The province is launching a measles immunization catch-up program to help B.C. families ensure their children are protected from measles. The program will run from…
Feed BC brings more B.C. food to Interior Health
A new initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture ensures more of the food served to patients at Interior Health facilities is from British Columbia. Feed…
Funds to boost staffing for local care homes
Residential care homes in Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie and Invermere are among 31 in the Interior Health area to receive provincial government funds to increase staffing…
Age-friendly grants for Cranbrook and Elkford
Cranbrook and Elkford are among 10 communities in the Interior of B.C. receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged…
On Demand HIV testing now available
Getting tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) just got easier for residents across the Interior Health (IH) region, now that On Demand testing is available at all…
Cannabis sale and use draft bylaws presented
With cannabis legalization one month away, City of Cranbrook council Sept. 17 took a step toward regulating how it is used and sold in the…
Relocated Kimberley clients return home
With the rescinding of the evacuation alert for Kimberley on Sept. 4, the people in Interior Health’s care who had been temporarily relocated were moved…