KGH still saving lives in a pandemic

DEAR EDITOR:

In this time of COVID-19, it is easy to forget that Kelowna General Hospital continues to deal with many other health issues.

One of these was mine, which went critical on Dec. 20. My aortic heart valve was under attack by a bacterial infection believed to have started after a dental cleaning.

I owe my life to the fantastic cardiac team, Intensive Care Unit and ward nurses who gave me another chance at life. For this, my family and I are eternally grateful.

Stewart Detjen, Okanagan Centre