Thousands of volunteers of all ages work alongside our staff across the Interior Health region. Volunteers complement the care provided by our professionals, and are welcomed, respected and valued members of the IH care team.
The incredible work, kindness and dedication of our volunteers make a huge difference in delivering outstanding care and positive experiences to the people we serve.
On April 14, 2016, the increasing number of deaths related to toxic drugs prompted the Province to declare a public health emergency. Six years later, more than 1,877 community members have been lost to toxic drugs within Interior Health.
As this crisis moves into its seventh year it continues to take a toll on those left behind - mourning loved ones, friends, family, clients and patients.
Those on the frontline providing substance use and harm reduction services are not immune to this emotional toll.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.
Name: Dr. Glenn Gill (he/him/his)
Job Title: Obstetrician and gynecologist
Years of Service: 20
Worksite: Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH)
Community: Williams Lake
Ancestral Territory: Tsilhqotin, Secwepemc Territory
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you…” Matthew 7:12
New financial incentives are in effect to attract health-care staff to Grand Forks, which has experienced ongoing critical staffing challenges. The incentives are available through the Ministry of Health and Interior Health (IH).
“These incentives are part of our commitment to local patients and to our current staff and physicians who have remained steadfast in their dedication to Grand Forks and Boundary communities during these challenging times,” said Dr. Shallen Letwin, vice president of clinical operations, IH South.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital due to limited nursing availability.
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
During this time, all other inpatient services will continue as normal at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.
Submitted by: Danielle Cameron, executive director, clinical operations community for Central Okanagan, Interior Health & Dr. Silvina Mema, medical health officer, Interior Health
Low-barrier services within reach of vulnerable people have never been more important than in the current toxic drug crisis.
Name: Stephanie Rodgers (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Interim Director Laboratory Quality, Safety and Innovation
Years of Service: 16
Worksite: Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
Community: Castlegar
Ancestral Territory: Sinixt
