*** Interior Health Authority (IHA) manager Carl Meadows confirmed the authority has struck a staff working group “that is looking at future configuration at SOGH at Oliver” – ” but we have not made a decision on those (six extra) beds.” Meadows, the South Okanagan health services administrator, speaking to the Penticton Herald said “there has been […]
Province does “about face” returning tourism marketing to the community
Destination Osoyoos heading home as province gets out of local tourism By ROY WOOD It’s back to the future for tourism in Osoyoos as the province is poised to return responsibility for visitor services to the town along with the iconic building at the corner of Highways 3 and 97. The Osoyoos proposal is part […]
After waiting 920 days Osoyoos man getting surgery
Brenda Dorosz of Osoyoos tells ODN that a surgical procedure is being performed today in Kelowna. Lee Horn waited over two years for doctors to diagnose the reason for his pain and has been waiting an additional 500 days for surgery for a hip replacement. Wife Gail says her husband was a strong and active man but started experiencing […]
Short staff, extra work worry top cop
By ROY WOOD A persistent staff shortage and the prospect of a significant work-load increase because of the new provincial jail has RCMP area commander Sgt. Blaine Gervais concerned about the department’s workload. At his quarterly appearance before town council Monday, Gervais said that because of one un-filled position and two Mounties on long-term […]
Is the future of SOGH in jeopardy?
Resignation fans fears for future of SOGH By ROY WOOD The resignation of South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) chief of staff Dr. Peter Entwistle is raising worry on town council that the days of the acute care facility in Oliver may be numbered. Council will send a letter of protest as two members voiced their […]
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Chief of staff resigns – tells town councillors at Oliver town meeting
The chief of staff at South Okanagan General resigns March 31st over concerns about the continued erosion of patient care in the health facility in Oliver. Dr. Peter Entwistle said IHA ( Interior Health ) is planning to decrease the actual number of hospital beds in Oliver from 24 to 18. That is a decrease of 25%. […]
Does Osoyoos need more Doctors? – Does Oliver need more Doctors?
It’s an ongoing issue for many small communities in British Columbia, but residents in Osoyoos are voicing frustration about a lack of doctors in town. Of the eight general practitioners in Osoyoos listed by the College of Physicians, none are taking new patients. “At least a year,” said Brenda Dorosz, referring to wait lists for […]