Interior health announces second measles case in region
A second case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Interior Health region, in 100 Mile House. Interior Health medical health officers have determined that this infection is connected to a previous case of measles in 100 Mile House, confirmed on March 9. Both cases are connected to outbreaks outside of the province...
Column: From the Hill -- Canada needs Pharmacare
When Canadians are asked what makes them proud to be Canadians, many say that our health care system is a big part of that pride. We care about each other and want to make sure that everyone has access to health care when they are sick or injured. But our medicare system has some big gaps, and one of those is our access to...
Special Avalanche Warning
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect immediately. The warning is widespread and applies to all the forecast regions in western Canada. For a map of the regions involved, click here....
Single measles case confirmed in Interior Health
A case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Interior Health region, in 100 Mile House. Interior Health medical health officers have determined that this infection was likely acquired outside of the province and is not linked to cases on the B.C. coast. This is the only confirmed measles case in Interior Health at ...
Column: Diagnosed with Auto-Immune Disease -- Now What?
I see many patients who have been diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease and feel extremely overwhelmed and fearful. In Naturopathic Medicine, there are many things we can do to reduce or even resolve the symptoms of autoimmune disease. Autoimmune conditions are now just chronic diseases that can mostly be managed by removing...
Province to kick in $23.3 mill for $38.8-mill project at KBRH
Enhanced patient care and improved conditions for health-care workers are coming to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) as a new ambulatory care area and expanded pharmacy have been approved by the provincial government. “Regional hospitals are critical for people in rural areas like the West Kootenay Boundary because...
Column: More vegetables and fruits, less meat and sugar -- for several reasons
Just as avoiding climate catastrophe isn’t the only reason to phase out fossil fuels, it’s not the only reason to curtail meat consumption. Phasing out fossil fuels will reduce habitat destruction and land, air and water pollution — and leave us reserves for fuels that remain necessary and for other petrochemical products. ...
How vaping fits among tips to quit
After 30 years of decline, smoking rates in Canada have risen. Could this disconcerting statistic be linked to the growing popularity of e-cigarettes? E-cigarettes, otherwise known as vaping products, are battery-operated devices that heat a liquid cartridge containing chemicals such as nicotine. The heated liquid becomes an...
Column: 10 Tips for Preventing Colds and Flu
I have had SO many patients this year come in with lingering colds and upper respiratory tract infections and have had patients report that family members have had the flu repeatedly. With the abundance of viral infections going around, I decided to re-share an article I wrote last year on preventing colds and flus. I added...
Waneta Primary Care Clinic remains open despite loss of physician
Interior Health is advising Trail and area residents that the Waneta Primary Care Clinic remains open, with nurse practitioners (NPs) Lori Verigin and Chelsea Van Vliet providing day-to-day primary care for local patients. NPs have a scope of practice similar to a family practice physician, and provide comprehensive holistic...
