No new extended care beds for West Kootenay/Boundary

Interior Health has announced 243 new extended care beds but none are in West Kootenay/Boundary.

The closest are 30 beds in Cranbrook.

Residential services director Cindy Kozak-Campbell says they considered many factors in choosing the locations.

Kozak-Campbell says more beds may yet be announced for our area.

 

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