Patients Return To Hospice House

Things are getting back to normal at Vernon’s Hospice House with the return of patients after a two week relocation.

Nine patients were moved to Vernon Jubilee Hospital on May 9th due to rising levels of BX Creek which runs nearby the facility.

Society care team leader Elsie Swartz says with the recent stabilization of creek levels, Hospice has welcomed its patients back and is accepting new admissions.

“Our number one priority is safe, quality care,” says Swartz.“We are grateful for the quick response from Interior Health’s exceptional health-care professionals and the City of Vernon’s Emergency Preparedness team in our time of need. We wish to thank everyone involved for ensuring that a high level of safety, care and comfort was maintained for our patients and their families during the relocation.