Seniors in B.C. will have better supports to age at home in their community with expanded and improved services as part of a five-year agreement with United Way BC for popular programs, such as Better at Home. “We are deeply committed to helping seniors remain in their own homes and in the communities they are […]

A new guide developed by patients, for patients, is helping people across the Kootenay Boundary feel more confident and informed as they prepare for and recover from surgery. Released by the Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee and Community (KBPACC), Patient Pathways: Surgery offers practical tips, clear explanations, and trusted local resources to support patients and […]

Changes to the Employment Standards Act will leave health-care providers with more time to spend with patients by eliminating the need for workers to get sick notes for short-term absences from work. Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has introduced Bill 11, amending the Employment Standards Act to help ease the administrative burden on B.C.’s health-care […]

The Province is accelerating the future of patient care and advancing testing for cancer, heart disease, transplants and infections with eight new genomics research projects, in partnership with Genome BC and Genome Alberta. Genomics is the study of an organism’s genetic material and how genes work together. In medicine, genomics is used to develop personalized […]

Patients across Interior Health (IH) will soon benefit from less invasive surgery as Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) introduces leading-edge Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) technology for minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic tools will be connected to a surgeon-controlled robot, providing three-dimensional (3D) visualization and enhanced range of motion and control. “When someone goes for surgery, it can be a stressful […]

The Province is launching its health authority review to ensure resource allocations are supporting critical patient services and minimize unnecessary administrative spending. The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has been selected as the first health authority to undergo review due to its provincewide role providing services and an array of additional shared services, such as […]

Conversations about serious illness and end-of-life care are never easy, but they are essential. The kblivewell.ca Project is designed to help patients, families, and healthcare providers navigate these discussions with clarity, confidence, and compassion—and to encourage people to focus on living well at every stage of life. Developed through a collaborative effort under the ‘Shared […]

Starting Tuesday, April 8, 2025, free additional COVID-19 vaccines will be available to people in B.C., with a focus on those who are at higher risk of severe illness. “While the peak of respiratory illnesses has passed, influenza, COVID-19 and RSV are still here, and we must continue to practise healthy habits to keep illnesses […]

At least 458 people experiencing homelessness died in British Columbia in 2023, according to data from the BC Coroners Service. This reflects an increase of 23% from 2022 (373) and is nearly three times the number of people who died while experiencing homelessness in the province in 2020 (155). “The data speaks to the tragic […]

The KBRH Health Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its most ambitious fundraising initiative to date, the $2 million Mental Health Matters campaign. This transformative effort aims to revitalize mental health services across the Kootenay Boundary region by funding critical upgrades to the Daly Pavilion, Harbour House, and the Pediatric Outdoor Space at KBRH. Meeting […]