Hospitals

The petition begun by community activist Peter Rusland urging the province and Island Health to keep the current Cowichan District Hospital in public hands and used for medical purposes when the new CDH opens in 2027 has reached 2,000 signatures. (Citizen file photo)

Petition on future uses of old Cowichan hospital reaches 2,000

Petition calls for hospital to continue to be used for medical purposes

 

Luanora Irtenkauf, 55, died on Sunday after a 14-hour wait for medical treatment at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Her family is now seeking answers.

Woman dies after 14-hour wait at B.C. hospital; family wants answers

Family of Luanora Irtenkauf, 55, launches complaint and seeks legal advice

 

(Island Health Facebook photo)

Island Health’s first mobile CT scanner has arrived in Port Hardy

Patients used to have to travel all the way to Campbell River to have access to a CT scanner

 

4-year-old Ciaro from West Kelowna is battling a brain tumour. (GoFundMe)

West Kelowna boy battling brain tumour

A GoFundMe has been set up for Ciaro and his grandma

  • Nov 23, 2023
4-year-old Ciaro from West Kelowna is battling a brain tumour. (GoFundMe)
The Sterling Centre walk-in clinic in Vernon is set to close permanently Nov. 15, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Offer on the table from province to keep Vernon’s only walk-in clinic open: MLA

Harwinder Sandhu did not provide details about the offer

The Sterling Centre walk-in clinic in Vernon is set to close permanently Nov. 15, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Jeff Reading has won an Order of Canada medal for his services toward Indigenous health. He has worked with different Indigenous groups around the world. (Courtesy Simon Fraser University)

UVic emeritus professor awarded Order of Canada

Jeff Reading founded the Centre for Aboriginal Health Research at UVic

Jeff Reading has won an Order of Canada medal for his services toward Indigenous health. He has worked with different Indigenous groups around the world. (Courtesy Simon Fraser University)
A sign posted at Cariboo Memorial Hospital on Monday, Oct. 2, indicated the emergency room was closed. (Photo submitted)

Controversial ER closure sign in Williams Lake rooted in nursing shortage: Union

Latest Statistics Canada data shows B.C. has 5,850 nursing vacancies

A sign posted at Cariboo Memorial Hospital on Monday, Oct. 2, indicated the emergency room was closed. (Photo submitted)
More blood is needed in Greater Victoria as hospitals and medical centres are using more than is donated, with about 950 more people needed to donate blood and plasma. (Black Press Media file photo)

Shortage of blood at Greater Victoria hospitals prompts call for donors

Lives are at risk if blood cannot be donated

More blood is needed in Greater Victoria as hospitals and medical centres are using more than is donated, with about 950 more people needed to donate blood and plasma. (Black Press Media file photo)
Diagnosed with hydrocephalus and a severe spinal cord compression, Odette Shackleton depends on MRIs for routine health check-ups. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Campaign aims to raise $11M for MRI machines in Greater Victoria hospitals

Victoria General and Royal Jubilee hospital’s will get 3 MRIs

Diagnosed with hydrocephalus and a severe spinal cord compression, Odette Shackleton depends on MRIs for routine health check-ups. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Physician shortage temporary closes Oliver hospital emergency. (File photo)

South Okanagan emergency department closes 4 days in a row

South Okanagan General Hospital emergency has struggled to staff doctors for months

Physician shortage temporary closes Oliver hospital emergency. (File photo)
A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

COVID outbreak at B.C. hospital results in one death

Four people have been infected since the outbreak was declared Monday, Aug. 28

A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Kelowna General Hospital. (Michael Rodriguez/Capital News)

Kelowna hospital on Code Orange alert due to evacuations

Evacuees from West Kelowna, Kelowna seniors homes sheltering at hospital

Kelowna General Hospital. (Michael Rodriguez/Capital News)
Vernon Jubilee Hospital. (Morning Star file photo)

B.C. health minister visits Vernon hospital

Adrian Dix was in Okanagan to speak with doctors about problems faced

Vernon Jubilee Hospital. (Morning Star file photo)
Community activist Peter Rusland has started a petition urging the province and Island Health to keep the current Cowichan District Hospital in public hands and used for medical purposes when the new CDH opens in 2027. (Robert Barron/Citizen)

Petition started to keep old Cowichan hospital for medical purposes

Old CDH to close in 2027 when new one opens, Island Health has yet to announce plans for site

Community activist Peter Rusland has started a petition urging the province and Island Health to keep the current Cowichan District Hospital in public hands and used for medical purposes when the new CDH opens in 2027. (Robert Barron/Citizen)
A Kelowna police officer was punched in the face while booking Justin Ryan Robinson into jail, who was being arrested for two previous assaults that occurred at Kelowna General Hospital. (File photo)

Kelowna man punches officer after assaulting 2 people in hospital

42-year-old Justin Ryan Robinson is scheduled to appear in court on July 10

A Kelowna police officer was punched in the face while booking Justin Ryan Robinson into jail, who was being arrested for two previous assaults that occurred at Kelowna General Hospital. (File photo)
Seven months ago, Yana Hempler, 33, was so sick she could hardly sleep, eat, walk or sit up for long periods of time. (Yana Hempler photo)

Vancouver Island runner shakes off illness to run 10 marathons in 10 days

Yana Hempler is going the distance for Vancouver Island hospitals

Seven months ago, Yana Hempler, 33, was so sick she could hardly sleep, eat, walk or sit up for long periods of time. (Yana Hempler photo)
Terrace couple Lisa Seymour and Christopher England stand outside Mills Memorial Hospital. The couple is speaking out against Northern Health’s policy prohibiting guests, including partners, from being present during ultrasound scans. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

EXCLUSIVE: Terrace couple challenge Northern Health’s ultrasound policy

The couple says Northern Health’s policy robbed them of the ability to see their baby’s heartbeat together for the first time

Terrace couple Lisa Seymour and Christopher England stand outside Mills Memorial Hospital. The couple is speaking out against Northern Health’s policy prohibiting guests, including partners, from being present during ultrasound scans. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
B.C’s Health Minister Adrian Dix, right, and Fraser Health CEO Dr. Victoria Lee at a health care announcement at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Dix plans summer tour as B.C. hospitals, health care facing ‘crises’

Health minister says challenges different in each region, but broad issue of healthcare is a B.C.-wide problem

B.C’s Health Minister Adrian Dix, right, and Fraser Health CEO Dr. Victoria Lee at a health care announcement at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
Entrance to the 4th floor of Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm where the Intensive Care Unit is located. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

Provision of critical care at Salmon Arm hospital in jeopardy, doctor warns

Head of internal medicine takes concerns to council, says surgery, emergency could also be affected

Entrance to the 4th floor of Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm where the Intensive Care Unit is located. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)
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Kelowna artwork to be outfitted with new technology to capture and kill airborne viruses

The C-POLAR technology can be used in fabrics, paints, and other materials

  • May 3, 2023
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