interior health press release aug24

Sunday August 24, 2003

KELOWNA- Kelowna General Hospital has advised medical staff within Interior Health to divert new
referrals or transfers of patients from outside hospitals to alternative facilities where possible.

Kelowna General Hospital has also cancelled elective surgeries for Monday August 25.

Kelowna General Hospital Emergency Department continues to operate as usual.

This is part of Interior Health's contingency planning as a proactive move to ensure adequate capacity
and to assist with staffing challenges in light of the number of Kelowna Interior Health staff whose
homes and families are on evacuation order or alert.

Admissions to Kelowna General Hospital from the Emergency Department will continue as required.

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Contact:

Interior Health Communications

862-8394





			Interior Health PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT For Immediate Release COMMUNICATIONS, 2180 Ethel Street Kelowna, BC

		Sunday August 24, 2003 KELOWNA- Kelowna General Hospital has advised medical staff within Interior Health to divert new referrals or transfers of patients from outside hospitals to alternative facilities where possible. Kelowna General Hospital has also cancelled elective surgeries for Monday August 25. Kelowna General Hospital Emergency Department continues to operate as usual. This is part of Interior Health's contingency planning as a proactive move to ensure adequate capacity and to assist with staffing challenges in light of the number of Kelowna Interior Health staff whose homes and families are on evacuation order or alert. Admissions to Kelowna General Hospital from the Emergency Department will continue as required. - 30- Contact: Interior Health Communications 862-8394