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SOUTH OKANAGAN HEALTH UNIT EST. 1928

Abstract:

Custodian	Administrator
Phone	762-2704
Street Address	390 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S7
Bio/hist Note	The Kelowna and District Board of Health, established in 1928, expanded and became the South Okanagan Health Unit in 1942, with administrative headquarters in Kelowna. Today, the Health Unit's jurisdiction extends from Oyama in the north, to Osoyoos in the South and Princeton in the west, encompassing two regional districts. There are five Local Health Areas: No. 14 (Southern Okanagan); No. 15 (Penticton); No. 16 (Keremeos); No. 17 (Princeton); No. 23 (Central Okanagan); and No. 77 (Summerland). Their areas correspond to those of school districts with the same numbers. There are nine health centres: Kelowna, Rutland, and Westbank located in the Regional District of Central Okanagan; and Summerland, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Princeton in the Regional District of Boundary-Similkameen. The South Okanagan-Similkameen Union Board of Health, composed of representatives from the municipalities, school districts and electoral areas of the regional districts, serves as an advisory, consultative and supervisory body to the Health Unit. The Health Unit is a provincial government organization under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health.

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SOUTH OKANAGAN HEALTH UNIT EST. 1928, KEREMEOS HEALTH CENTRE, RECORDS EST. 1957

Abstract:

Custodian	Administrator
Phone	499-2412
Street Address

4th St., Keremeos, B.C.

Postal Address

P.O. Box A61, Keremeos, B.C. V0X 1N0

Inclusive Dates

1919-

Bulk Dates

1962-

Extent

0.8 m.

Type of Unit

ms.; photographs; published material

Bio/hist Note

The Keremeos Health Centre is located in Local Health Area No. 16 (Keremeos). Areas it serves include: Keremeos, Olalla, Cawston and Hedley. The first continuous rural nursing service in British Columbia was established in Keremeos in 1919 by the Victorian Order of Nurses.

Summary

South Okanagan Health Unit, Keremeos Health Centre public health records 1919- include: photographs of nurses from the Victorian Order of Nurses, and later public health nurses, 1919-1969; a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, pertaining to public health services in Keremeos, Cawston, Hedley and Olalla, 1962- ; and a local history (chronology) of public health events.

Related Docs

annual and quarterly reports of the Keremeos Health Centre

Custodian(s)

South Okanagan Health Unit

Address

390 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S7

10*01*03

SOUTH OKANAGAN HEALTH UNIT EST. 1928, OLIVER HEALTH CENTRE, RECORDS EST. 1947

Abstract:

Custodian	Administrator
Phone	498-4966
Street Address	Provincial Government Building, 9971 350th Ave., Oliver, B.C.
Postal Address	P.O. Box 5000, Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0
Inclusive Dates	1947-
Type of Unit	ms.; maps and plans; photographs; published material
Bio/hist Note	The Victorian Order of Nurses had a base in Oliver, 1928-1946. Its nurses provided home care and public health nursing services. In 1946, the Provincial Government hired a public health nurse and provided an office for her. Oliver joined the South Okanagan Health Unit that same year. The Oliver Health Centre is located in Local Health Area No. 14 (Southern Okanagan).
Summary	South Okanagan Health Unit, Oliver Health Centre public health records 1947- include: minutes of the South Okanagan-Similkameen Union Board of Health, 1947 to the early 1950s; scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and photographs, 1947-1955, 1968-1985; building plans and specifications, 1953-1954, and a photograph of the new building; correspondence, rules, regulations, and financial statements, 1954-1957; correspondence, minutes and annual reports of the Building Management Committee, 1967-1986; intermittent reports on health services provided in Local Health Area No. 14 (Southern Okanagan), including Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls, 1952-1962; correspondence and a report pertaining to dental public health, "Preventive Dental Services," 1960-1961; and commemorative pamphlets. Also includes: a history of public health in the Okanagan Valley, 1895- ca. 1980; two local histories of Local Health Area No. 14, 1919-1942, and 1928-1972; a file on the Inkaneep Indian Reserve (Osoyoos Indian Reserves) which contains genealogies of the Baptiste family, and other Osoyoos Indian Band (Okanagan Nation) members and families; a hand drawn map of the Inkaneep Indian Reserve with the locations of homes and names of their inhabitants in the 1960s; and a history of Indian health services, 1928-1978.
Restrictions	Indian geneaologies are restricted to members of the families named.
Related Docs	annual and quarterly reports of the Oliver Health Centre
Custodian(s)	South Okanagan Health Unit
Address	390 Queensway Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S7

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SOUTH OKANAGAN HEALTH UNIT EST. 1928, OSOYOOS HEALTH CENTRE, RECORDS EST. 1947

Abstract:

Custodian	Administrator
Phone	495-6433
Street Address	8701-76th Ave., Osoyoos, B.C.
Postal Address	P.O. Box 52, Osoyoos, B.C. V0H 1V0
Inclusive Dates	1966-
Extent	0.08 m.
Type of Unit	published material
Bio/hist Note	Although Osoyoos joined the South Okanagan Health Unit in 1947, the community did not have its own health nurse and centre until 1967. The Osoyoos Health Centre is located in Local Health Area No. 14 (Southern Okanagan).
Summary	South Okanagan Health Unit, Osoyoos Health Centre public health records 1966- include: two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, 1966- .
Related Docs	annual and quarterly reports of the Osoyoos Health Centre
Custodian(s)	South Okanagan Health Unit
Address	290 Queensway Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S7

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SOUTH OKANAGAN HEALTH UNIT EST. 1928, PENTICTON HEALTH CENTRE, RECORDS EST. 1942

Abstract:

Custodian	Administrator
Phone	493-7109
Street Address	740 Carmi Ave., Penticton, B.C. V2A 8P9
Bulk Dates	1956-
Extent	1 m. + 12 video recordings
Type of Unit	ms.; plans; published material; video recordings
Bio/hist Note	Penticton had its first health nurse in 1922 and joined the South Okanagan Health Unit in 1942. In 1957, a new health centre was constructed in Penticton. The Penticton Health Unit is located in Local Health Area No. 15 (Penticton) which includes the West Bench and Naramata.
Summary	South Okanagan Health Unit, Penticton Health Centre public health records 1956- include: plans of new building, 1956; scrapbook of newspaper clippings and photographs, 1956- ; case files on social work in families with developmental, interactional or economic problems, 1960- ; files on prenatal classes and psychoprophylaxis, 1968; video recordings of prenatal and postnatal classes 1975- , of child development screening programs 1985, and of nutrition programs in schools; a 1970 Community Profile report on perceived public health needs in Penticton; a report on drug abuse and prevention, 1973; a report on gaps and overlaps in social services in Penticton, 1975; annual reports for Penticton, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos, and Princeton Health Centres, 1978-1984; and general statistics relating to Penticton and area.
Restrictions	Case files are completely restricted.
Related Docs	annual and quarterly reports of the Penticton Health Centre
Custodian(s)	South Okanagan Health Unit
Address	390 Queensway Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S7

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SOUTH OKANAGAN HEALTH UNIT EST. 1928, PRINCETON HEALTH CENTRE, RECORDS EST. 1952

Abstract:

Custodian	Administrator
Phone	295-3133
Street Address	47 Harold St., Princeton, B.C.
Postal Address	P.O. Box 220, Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Bulk Dates	1960-
Extent	4.8 m. + 4 motion pictures + 6 video recordings
Type of Unit	ms.; motion pictures; photographs & slides; published material; video recordings
Bio/hist Note	The first public health nurse served in the Princeton area in 1943. Although Princeton joined the South Okanagan Health Unit in 1952, a health centre building was not constructed until 1962. The Princeton Health Centre is located in Local Health Area No. 17 (Princeton).
Summary	South Okanagan Health Unit, Princeton Health Centre public health records 1960- include: quarterly reports; children's immunization records, 1965- ; statistical reports of the public health nurse, 1983- ; mental health case files; family records; home nursing record book; results of tests on the domestic water-supply, 1980- . Also includes a scrapbook of clippings and photographs of the new building, 1987.
Restrictions	All patient records and family information files are restricted. To see other records an appointment and permission from the Medical Health Officer in Kelowna are necessary; records are available to approved and accredited researchers only.
Related Docs	annual and quarterly reports of the Princeton Health Centre
Custodian(s)	South Okanagan Health Unit
Address	390 Queensway Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S7

10*01*08

SOUTH OKANAGAN HEALTH UNIT EST. 1928, SUMMERLAND HEALTH CENTRE, RECORDS EST. 1944

Abstract:

Custodian	Administrator
Phone	494-0454
Street Address	12817 Kelly Ave., Summerland, B.C.
Postal Address	P.O. Box 340, Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0
Extent	0.5 m.
Type of Unit	published material
Bio/hist Note	Summerland had its first public health nurse in 1942 and joined the South Okanagan Health in 1944. The present health centre building was opened in 1958. The Summerland Health Centre is located in Local Health Area No. 77 (Summerland).
Summary	South Okanagan Health Unit, Summerland Health Centre public health records include: six scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, 1964-1985.
Restrictions	To see scrapbooks an appointment and twenty-four hours notice are required.
Related Docs	annual and quarterly reports of the Summerland Health Centre
Custodian(s)	South Okanagan Health Unit
Address	390 Queensway Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S7

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