Lake Country Health (LCH) is looking for a new location to accommodate its growing programs and services.

Executive Director Lonna Grange appeared before district council Dec. 5 explaining what the organization needs.

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LCH currently provides services for older adults, and caregivers, as well as mental health and substance use support out of its offices on Main Street.

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The mandate of LCH is to address health and wellness gaps in Lake Country. The new centre would provide health and social services including primary care and other services under one roof.

Grange pointed out that seniors over 85 are the fastest-growing demographic in the country and are expected to triple by 2046 (Statistics Canada).

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Population aging shifts the balance of services needed and puts additional pressure on several sectors including health care Grange noted in her presentation.

Funding for LCH comes from Health BC ($1.8 million annually), and Grange said there would be an one-time $3 million amount for tenant improvement and equipment costs for the new site. LCH would also contribute $196,000 annually.

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Grange said the organization is working on a current site proposal that may prove suitable but won害羞草研究所檛 have a final answer until the new year.

More information about LCH can be found on their or by emailing office@lakecountryhealth.ca.

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