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BC SPCA urge pets owners to take precaution during air quality advisories

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The BC SPCA is urging pet owners to take precautions during air quality advisories to keep animals comfortable during wildfire season.

Interior Health expands urgent care hours in Okanagan

Health Kate Brown -
Interior Health is expanding urgent and primary care hours in parts of the Okanagan on Sunday as the region deals with increased health-care needs, including those related to the Bald Range wildfire.

Whooping cough cases surge across Interior Health

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An unusually high rate of whooping cough cases in the Interior Health region has health officials reminding residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.

Penticton drug alert warns of highly potent opioid and tranquilizer mixture

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A drug alert has been issued in Penticton after testing found a street drug sold as Down, Dope, Tranq or fentanyl contained a potent mix of cychlorphine, medetomidine and other substances linked to a high risk of overdose.

Report finds British Columbians consume more alcohol than the average Canadian, even as drinking rates fall

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British Columbians are drinking less alcohol overall, but consumption in B.C. remains above the national average, according to a new report from the provincial health officer.

B.C. nurses union reaches agreement with province

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The B.C. Nurses’ Union said Friday it has reached a tentative agreement with the province after members overwhelmingly backed possible job action earlier this month.
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Keremeos residents lose daytime emergency access during temporary closure

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Residents in Keremeos and nearby communities will be without daytime emergency services at South Similkameen Health Centre for several hours on Wednesday, forcing patients to travel outside the community for urgent care.

B.C. patient becomes Canada’s first confirmed Andes hantavirus case

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Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Tahini halva recalled in B.C. due to salmonella

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A second type of halva sold in British Columbia has been recalled due to salmonella.

Interior Health warns spring cleaners about rare but serious hantavirus risk

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In the region, the virus is most commonly carried by deer mice and can become airborne when contaminated dust is stirred up during activities like sweeping or dusting.
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B.C. monitoring four Canadians after deadly hantavirus cruise outbreak

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Four Canadians isolating in B.C. after leaving a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak are showing no symptoms, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

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Residents in Oliver will temporarily lose overnight emergency services at South Okanagan General Hospital this weekend because of a service interruption, Interior Health said Thursday.
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