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New Dynacare medical testing lab opens in Vernon, …

WebDynacare CEO Vito Ciciretto (centre) cuts the ribbon to open the new laboratory and health services centre on Anderson Way in Vernon on April 4. (Vernon Matters video) The …

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New health and wellness centre for young people to open in Vernon

WebThe Foundry Vernon facility will be located at 3102 29th Ave. (photo by Liam Verster / Vernon Matters) The province will provide $1.5 million to get it established as well as …

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New medical lab to open in Vernon, taking place of one that’s …

WebMar 12, 2024 | 11:00 AM. One Vernon medical lab will be closing next month, but another using the same staff, will open a few days later, a few blocks away. The Dynacare …

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Urgent and primary care centre opens in Vernon

WebVernon is the site for the third urgent and primary care centre in the B.C. Interior. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the Vernon Urgent and Primary Care Centre, which is already …

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Free health care assistant training program coming to Vernon

WebJan 26, 2022 | 6:00 AM. A free training program will help Vernon and area residents looking to become a health care assistant. Discovery Community College (DCC) is being …

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Publicly funded genetic test for suitable antidepressants would …

WebKnown as pharmacogenomic testing, such personalized treatment is available for a fee. A lab examines DNA obtained from a sample such as from blood, saliva or a cheek swab …

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New psychiatric unit announced for Vernon hospital

WebB.C.’s Premier says North Okanagan residents will have improved access to expanded mental-health and substance-use services as David Eby announced plans for a new, …

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IH’s top doc supports expansion of prescribed alternative …

WebFeb 7, 2024 | 6:00 AM. The Medical Health Officer at Interior Health is supporting the call to continue the prescribed alternative program, though acknowledges some challenges with …

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More doctors and primary health-care providers pledged for …

WebFeb 2, 2024 | 2:50 PM. B.C.’s premier says residents in the North Okanagan and Shuswap will have improved access to care through a new primary-care network (PCN) which will …

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Province supporting Vernon’s mental health and substance response

WebVernon’s new mental health and substance use response team is benefiting from some provincial support. The Mobile Integrated Crisis Response (MICR) team came online in …

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B.C. to permit wellness checks, guest policies at supportive …

WebThe NDP government is making changes to the Residential Tenancy Regulation (RTR) to clearly define supportive housing and exempt supportive housing units from sections of …

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Former president and CEO taking over Interior Health board

WebInterior Health has a familiar face back at the helm. Dr. Robert Halpenny was appointed chair of Interior Health’s board of directors, filling the role of Dr. Doug Cochrane, who …

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Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta’s latest

WebEducation is also getting a 4.4 per cent increase, with operating expenses up $393 million to $9.3 billion. About $680 million in new capital funding is to go toward 43 school projects …

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COVID-19 activity showing early signs that it may be increasing, …

WebCOVID-19 infections may be slowly starting to rise again in Canada, new data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) suggests. “There are signs of continued …

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LifeLabs opens new medical facility in Vernon Vernon Matters

WebA new facility is now providing blood collection and other medical services to Greater Vernon residents. LifeLabs opened a patient service centre in the Polson Mall (Shops at Polson …

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Interior Health issues advice on accessing care in Vernon with no …

WebInterior Health is outlining the options for patients with no more walk-in clinics left in Vernon. The Sterling Centre’s walk-in facility on 25th Avenue will shut down as the end of the day …

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Interior Health adds over 300 positions to training program

WebPeople looking to pursue a career in health care will be able to access a local training opportunity. Interior Health is adding 337 positions to its Health Career Access Program …

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New radiology suite opens at Kelowna General Hospital

WebAug 8, 2023 | 3:30 PM. Patients from around the Interior Health region are expected to benefit from a new interventional radiology suite at Kelowna General Hospital. The new …

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UPDATE: Four people killed in crash on Highway 97

WebJan 16, 2024 | 2:00 PM. UPDATE: 2 p.m. RCMP say four people died in a two-vehicle collision west of Falkland Tuesday morning. Police received multiple calls about the …

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