Pediatric Ward Closure in Kelowna Triggers Fears of Ripple Effect in B.C. Hospitals

Minister to block Maroondah Hospital’s paediatric shake-up

The public stance comes just one day after this masthead revealed Maroondah Hospital’s plans to relocate paediatric staff to a sister hospital in Box Hill.

Kelowna pediatricians speak out on unit closure, misinformation

Paediatricians in Kelowna speak out on ward closure and ongoing concerns

Kelowna paediatricians speak out on unit closure, misinformation

Paediatricians in Kelowna speak out on ward closure and ongoing concerns

Closing of pediatric ward in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals

The move is part of continuing hospital staffing shortages that have caused rolling closings of emergency rooms across the province

Seven children transfered from Kelowna General Hospital amid pediatric unit closure

It’s been just over a week since Kelowna General Hospital’s pediatric unit been closed and, as of Wednesday afternoon,  seven children had been transferred to other hospitals for ongoing medical care.

Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals – Energeticcity.ca

Dr. Jeff Eppler, an emergency room physician at Kelowna General Hospital, is getting ready for a hectic summer. He’s not only thinking about the typical seasonal spike — but the ripple effects of the closure of the hospital’s dedicated pediatric ward from May 26 to July 4 due to what Interior Health called “limited physician availability.” “It’s very difficult, but then you throw this pediatric service disruption in … (it’s) just going make our …