People in Vernon will have access to new and expanded mental health and substance-use services as government continues to build a comprehensive system of care throughout British Columbia.
Through Interior Health, the Province will add four new services and expand four others, as well as recruit 19 full-time equivalent workers to provide substance-use and mental health supports in Vernon and nearby communities.
Sully is a certified therapy dog who, with his handler Mike, visits patients and staff at RIH bringing comfort and moments of joy to those who need it most.
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Inspired by her patients and colleagues and driven by a desire to make a difference in people’s lives, Kaitlyn finds daily meaning in her work in pharmacy.
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Learn about the precautions you can take to prevent tick bites and illnesses, and how to remove a tick on yourself, a family member or pet.
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The KGH Pediatrics team welcomes Dr. Avi Kopstick, a pediatrician and pediatric critical care specialist who until recently was practising in the U.S.
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Robotic-assisted surgery is allowing doctors perform complex surgeries with less downtime and pain for patients—much to the excitement of surgeons like Dr. Ho.
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For nearly three decades, Joanna Norman has walked alongside families during some of the most profound moments of their lives.
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