People in the East Kootenay region are one step closer to improved oncology and renal health services at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) as the Province moves ahead with an approved business plan for a new two-floor building expansion in Cranbrook.

More people living in the East Kootenay region will have access to high-quality long-term care as Interior Health prepares to build a new care community with 148 beds.

People in Cranbrook and surrounding communities will have increased access to team-based everyday health care.

People in Cranbrook and neighbouring communities will have increased access to health care with a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opening in November 2021 at 1311 2nd St.

People living in the East Kootenays will have better access to primary health care with the creation and implementation of a primary care network in the region.

The B.C. government is restricting camping and motorized recreation (including the use of off-road vehicles) throughout the entire Koocanusa Recreation Strategy area this spring and summer.

Government is giving the green light for a new intensive care unit and upgraded electrical system at East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

The nurse-call system at East Kootenay Regional Hospital is being upgraded, improving patient safety.