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…
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Overcoming unimaginable odds in health care
By Susan Brown Op-Ed Commentary As we look back on 2020, we might be tempted to focus on the challenges. However, I want to take…
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…
Permanent MRI service under way at EKRH
East Kootenay residents now have increased access to diagnostic testing within the region with a new, permanent MRI machine, which began operating at East Kootenay…
Big MSP premiums break in budget
The B.C. government announced that Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums will be reduced by 50% for households with an annual net income of up to…
Permanent MRI announced for EKRH
By Ian Cobb e-KNOW A vital piece in making the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) a true regional facility was announced this afternoon. Health Minister…
IH centralizing laundry services
Interior Health’s (IH) Board of Directors announced March 1 that it has reached a 20-year agreement with Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service Inc. to provide the…