Barbara was enjoying the sunset on her porch on a warm summer evening in Penticton when a bat fell on her legs. “It flapped around a bit, fell on…
Spring is here and warmer weather means more people will be spending time outdoors in tall grass or wooded areas. This can also mean an increased…
Talking about suicide – starting the conversation, listening, providing support, and connecting people with help – can be difficult and even scary…
At Interior Health, one of the most significant priorities is supporting Indigenous Peoples. For generations, many Indigenous People have…
In 2021, a year marked by catastrophic wildfires and floods in B.C., Tamara Sommer was hired to support the Health Emergency Management B.C. (…
The toxic drug crisis disproportionately affects Aboriginal Peoples. But accessing much needed health care continues to pose challenges for…
During the colder months it’s important to stay active and get fresh air. It’s also important to use caution in snowy or icy conditions to prevent…
(PHOTO CREDIT – Kalen Jones) Clearwater leaders got together last summer to celebrate the resilience of their physicians. Front row (L-R): Past…
The District of 100 Mile House, situated on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people, firmly supports the mindset that road safety is…
Interior Health has been running a program that gives people who have lived with or have living experience with substance use the opportunity to…
Exposure to radon gas is a preventable health risk. The only way to know the level of radon gas in your indoor environment is to test for it. …
At Interior Health (IH), we’re committed to improving health services and outcomes for all Aboriginal people. Partnerships, such as the one…
How do health and wellness leaders gain perspective on the health challenges faced by rural and remote communities? They make time to visit with…
Excerpts reprinted with permission from Here to Help. Read the full article. In 1885, Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays - and saw his skeleton.…
I was born and raised in Kelowna, the heart of B.C.’s Okanagan valley, which is well known for beautiful vistas and its wine industry. People…
It is now recognized nationally, marked by the colour orange. But Orange Shirt Day has deep-seated meaning for Kukpi7 (Chief) Willie Sellars of…
Immunization and vaccines are important throughout your life. Vaccines are products that produce immunity to a specific disease. Immunization (or…
A person can bleed to death from an injury in as little as five minutes. That means every second counts when it comes to stopping uncontrolled…
Shawna Biron, far right, with colleagues (L-R) Debbie Whitehead, Shannon Statham and Terri Domin at a recent Ktunaxa Nation Letter of…
Jodi Cunningham, pharmacist and owner of Medicine Shoppe Vernon It takes a team to combat one public health emergency – let alone two.…
Cycling is a great summer activity, whether you're enjoying a casual ride, cross-country expedition or some fast-paced downhill action. But…
Fighting stigma is easier than you think. Learn how you can make a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia.
Summer is in full swing and many people in B.C. are enjoying lakes, rivers and swimming pools. Water sports are a great way to stay active and…
A healing circle Everyone deserves to be heard, and to feel safe and understood, but it’s clear from the In Plain Sight Report this doesn’t…
Mother Nature is glorious but fickle – we never know what she is going to hand us. Folks in the Chilcotin are known to be resourceful and…
Brookhaven's Chronic Behavioural Disorder unit staff celebrate a resident's 80th birthday while evacuated at Creekstone Manor in North…
The White Rock Lake wildfire, located approximately 34 kilometres northwest of Vernon, ignited on July 13, 2021. For about two weeks, residents of…
The Juniper Ridge neighbourhood of Kamloops when it caught fire in 2021 Canada Day is often celebrated around Canada with fireworks. In 2021,…
Émilie Paquin (pictured above) is a Grade 8 student from Revelstoke. She loves to ski, mountain bike, swim, rock climb, and play volleyball and…
Often during an emergency, there are people who stand out as exceptional leaders. Michael-Ann Miller (pictured above), clinical operations manager…
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital emergency department nurses: Jane Carlton, Tamara Roscoe, Teresa Myers, and Emily Larochelle Opioid use…
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On April 14, 2016, the increasing number of opioid overdoses prompted the Province to declare a public health emergency. Six years later, close to…
Like many people who use drugs, Faith turned to illicit opioids to take away pain and hurt. When she realized she wanted to stop using, Opioid…
Members of the Kamloops Integrated Treatment Team are providing a new model of flexible, discreet and person-centred substance use treatment. Left…
Integrated Treatment Teams offer non-judgmental, discreet and flexible substance use treatment and support in your community. Treatment can…
Photo by Billie Jean Gabriel Chris Bose’s artistic fingerprints are all over Kamloops. Take a stroll and you will likely run into one…
Ktunaxa Nation cultural educator Jared Basil presents a drum to Interior Health’s Shannon Statham, at a Ktunaxa Nation drum ceremony at the newly…
Jared Basil is a community wellness champion with the Ktunaxa Nation. His days are spent in service to the people of his community. He uses his…
This week across Canada, we remember the life and death of Louis Riel and his leadership advocating for the Métis Nation. On Nov. 16, we mark the…
