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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…
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…
$59 million expansion announced for EKRH
The B.C. government this morning announced it has approved a business plan for a new two-floor building expansion at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) in…
Oliver most popular baby name in 2024
Move over, Noah. Oliver is the most popular name for babies born this year in British Columbia, the Ministry of Health reported. Oliver is followed…
Changes made to B.C.’s Name Act
Legislative changes are now in effect that will prevent dangerous persons convicted of serious Criminal Code offences from legally changing their names. The amendments, which…
B.C. Retinal Treatment Program cuts dismay patients
MLA Minute By Doug Clovechok Since the NDP approved funding cuts to the B.C. Provincial Retinal Treatment Program, I have received dozens of calls, emails,…
Buccal nicotine-pouch sales now restricted
The B.C. government is restricting buccal (oral) nicotine-pouch products sales only by a pharmacist on a non-prescription basis. Effective Feb. 7, an amendment to the…
Drug eligibility expanded for children with cystic fibrosis
More children in B.C. who are living with cystic fibrosis are now eligible for Trikafta, a medication that has shown to improve lung function and…
Security officers hired for EKRH and 25 other facilities
The B.C. government last week announced it has recruited 320 new relational security officers to safeguard health-care workers and patients around the province, including for…