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B.C. Health Minister Pledges Support for Kelowna General Hospital

  • Health Minister Josie Osborne visited Kelowna General Hospital on June 30 to address the pediatric unit closure and discuss healthcare challenges, confirmed by the Health Ministry.
  • Following the May doctor shortage led to the pediatrics unit’s closure and increased community pressure, prompting Osborne’s visit to address ongoing healthcare challenges.
  • Evidence shows Interior Health faces operational challenges, including exclusion of some groups from meetings, an interim CEO after Susan Brown’s resignation, and over a decade of 50 idle beds at Kelowna General Hospital.
  • Following her visit, Osborne praised staff dedication and announced support measures and recruitment efforts to reopen the pediatrics unit with Doctors of BC.
  • A town hall is scheduled for July 2 at the Coast Capri Hotel, where community members demand transparent, long-term healthcare planning and increased local training of doctors and technicians.
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B.C. health minister pledges support for Kelowna General Hospital

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infotel.ca broke the news in Kelowna, Canada on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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