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

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 closing of the hospital’s dedicated pediatric ward from May 26 to July 4 due to what Interior Health called “limited physician availability.”