Heart Valve Disease

The heart valves help to ensure proper flow of blood through your heart and help your heart pump blood through your body. Heart Valve Disease occurs when one or more of these valves is not working properly.

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Health & Wellness

Like many expectant moms, Emily Canzian attended prenatal classes and did a lot of preparing for her son Luca’s birth.

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Community & Culture

Sept. 30 marks Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our Indigenous staff & colleagues got together to share why they wear orange.

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Community & Culture

Natalie’s always been empathetic to people in all their moments, leading her to a career of connection – to patients, and to Indigenous ancestors.

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Health & Wellness

PreVenture is a research-backed Canadian program that equips students ages 12-16 with decision-making tools and skills that promote mental well-being.

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Community & Culture

Xavier Gomes is the head of Dietary and Environmental Services for the East Kootenays. He’s fulfilled by contributing to patients’ comfort & recovery.

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Research & Innovation

Lab testing is the highest volume activity in medical care. Labs have long been overlooked as a climate action opportunity. A small team at IH is changing that.

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