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McKerracher Elected KERHD Board Chair for 2015

There are some new faces at the helm of the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board as Dean McKerracher has been elected Chair and Larry Binks as Acting Chair for 2015. “I am honoured to have received the support of … Continue reading

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Hospital District Bids Farewell to Kettle

The November Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) meeting started off with a tribute to outgoing KERHD Board Chair John Kettle. Kettle joined the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board in 2003 and was first elected Chair in 2008. “A … Continue reading

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East Kootenay Regional Hospital ICU Project Update

A new intensive care unit (ICU) for patients across the region is now rising above the excavated area at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. The approximate total project cost of the redevelopment project at EKRH is $20 million. Funding … Continue reading

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New Renovated Space for the Pediatric Unit Planned for EKRH

CRANBROOK – A significant commitment from the East Kootenay Foundation for Health for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital ICU/Electrical Redevelopment Project, along with cooperative efforts between Ministry of Health, Kootenay East Regional Hospital District and Interior Health are paving the … Continue reading

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ICU Project Update – Excavation Work Complete

Interior Health is pleased to inform the community that work on the East Kootenay Regional Hospital intensive care unit redevelopment and electrical upgrade is going well. The majority of excavation for the hospital addition is now complete. Work on the … Continue reading

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Kettle Re-Elected Hospital District Chair

For the seventh year, the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board has re-elected John Kettle as Chair. “I am grateful for the continued support of this Board and look forward to continuing to build on our positive relationship with Interior … Continue reading

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ICU Project – Construction Contract Awarded

CRANBROOK – Interior Health is pleased to announce it has awarded the construction contract for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital ICU and electrical upgrade project to Lark Projects Ltd. Lark Projects Ltd. is part of the Surrey-based Lark Group. The … Continue reading

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ICU Project Moving to Next Phase: Electrical Design

CRANBROOK – Interior Health has completed the initial design phase for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new intensive care unit and upgraded electrical system, and was pleased to share preliminary design drawings with the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District during … Continue reading

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