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Keeping our elderly close to home
Families in Nelson and nearby communities will soon be able to keep their elderly relatives closer to home, with a long-term care home set to welcome residents at the new $40-million Nelson Community Health Campus.
New Denver emergency room closed until Thursday
The emergency room at the Slocan Community Health Centre is closed for the second day in a row.
New locations for health services in Nelson
Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.
Drug alert issued for entire Interior Health Region
A drug alert has been issued across all Interior Health regions following an increase in the detection of carfentanil in Down (opioid).Â
Drug alert issued for Nelson area
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Nelson and surrounding areas for light pink pebble sold as Down.
New measles cases in the Interior
Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.
Measles exposure in East Kootenay
A case of measles has been confirmed in Sparwood, with Interior Health warning of possible further exposure in the region.
Drug alert issued for Nelson area
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Nelson and surrounding area for light pink pebble sold as Down.
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