The Princeton Save Our Hospital Coalition (SOHC) will be holding a Public Forum to discuss solutions to the health care problems in our community. The Forum will be held on June 21st at Riverside Community Centre beginning at 7:00 pm.
SOHC has invited the following panelists to speak to the community:
Christy Clarke, Premier of British Columbia
Michael de Jong, BC Minister of Health
Adrian Dix, Leader of the Opposition,
Mike Farnworth, NDP Health Critic
Harry Lali, MLA
Dr. Robert Halpenny, CEO Interior Health
Charlotte Mitchell, Chief of Upper Similkameen Indian Band
Jason Earle, Acting Mayor of Princeton
Brad Hope, RDOS Area H Director
On May 1, the Interior Health Authority instituted scheduled closures of the Emergency Room at Princeton General Hospital. These closures, which will last for one year, represent the latest in a long sequence of cutbacks that have a negative impact on our community. SOHC is demanding immediate restoration of 24/7 Emergency Room services to our community. They are also urging the BC Minister of Health and the Interior Health Authority to work with the community of Princeton to develop a long term plan.
The public is invited to attend the Forum to hear what our elected and appointed representatives have to say. There will be an opportunity for the audience to present their questions to the members of the panel.
Spencer Coyne, President
Princeton Save Our Hospital Coalition
250-295-6595
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