BC Cancer Centre at Royal Inland Hospital Approved
The Government of British Columbia has approved the business plan for the BC Cancer Centre at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops, B.C. The $359 million project will include a five-storey facility with state-of-the-art cancer treatment capacity, including radiation therapy, MRI suite, and linear accelerator vaults. The facility will also feature a sacred space for traditional ceremonies in collaboration with Indigenous partners, and a new 470-stall parkade. BC Cancer executive vice-president and chief medical officer Dr. Kim Chi expressed excitement for the new treatment options to be brought to the region.
B.C. hits record for hospital admissions as flu and RSV cases rise
B.C. hits record for hospital admissions as flu and RSV cases rise British Columbia is experiencing a surge in hospital admissions as cases of Influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to rise. According to B.C. Provincial Health Officer…