Independent review finds years of strain led to pediatric crisis at Kelowna’s hospital (opens original article in a new tab)

An independent review concluded that years of strain and relational issues led to a pediatric service disruption at Kelowna General Hospital in 2025, with physicians having raised concerns about workload pressures and communication problems.

• An independent review found years of strain led to a pediatric crisis at Kelowna General Hospital in 2025
• Physicians warned Interior Health of potential crisis due to workload pressures and relational challenges
• The report highlighted reduced trust and deteriorating relations between physicians and Interior Health as contributing factors