welcome
Global News

Global News

Health

Health

Kelowna hospital ER physicians “deeply offended” by head of Interior Health’s statement - Okanagan | Globalnews.ca

Global News
Summary
Nutrition label

70% Informative

Emergency physicians at Kelowna General Hospital are expressing frustration and disappointment at a statement issued by Interior Health CEO Susan Brown .

Emergency physicians say they are insulted by Brown 's statement.

The crisis has resulted in a six-week-long closure of the pediatric ward, possibly longer.

B.C. opposition party is urging the province’s health minister to pay KGH an immediate visit.

Those planning to attend are encouraged to register on the KGH Crisis Website to help determine an appropriate venue. Organizers are extending the invitation to the health minister. Brown is set to retire in December . The Conservatives have been calling on the health minister to fast-track the leadership transition to allow a new head of IH to start tackling the crisis..

VR Score

66

Informative language

60

Neutral language

75

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

50

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

Source diversity

1

Affiliate links

no affiliate links