Dr. Amanda Wilmer is no stranger to the B.C. Interior. While she was born in Vancouver, Amanda grew up living in Squamish, Williams Lake, Kamloops and Grand Forks, all before the age of 18. Amanda moved back to Vancouver to complete her formal education at UBC, but was delighted to have the opportunity to return to the Interior after finishing her training – having family in the area makes it feel like home.
Interior Health is expanding COVID-19 immunization clinic capacity throughout the region to make it easier for more people to get their booster dose as soon as they are eligible.
Our social media platforms are a great way to engage with our Interior Health community and share information. Check out these recent posts, and consider sharing them with your friends and family on your own social channels.
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Merritt and area residents are advised that the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed today from 5:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 12 due to unforeseen limited physician availability.
Years of intensive equine riding events and weightlifting took a heavy toll on Shelby Roblin’s knees – so much so that she has lived with pain for the past 10 years.
Residents are advised that COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are temporarily unavailable at the IH Community Collection Centres in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
We are IH is a recognition campaign to spotlight Interior Health employees and medical staff – through pictures and stories.
Name: Michaela Ashbee (she/her)
Job Title: Privacy Advisor
Years of Service: 7
Worksite: Community Health Services Centre
Community: Kelowna
Ancestral Territory: Syilx Okanagan
Across our region, local governments are supporting COVID-19 recovery and working hard to keep their communities safe.
Whether by encouraging people to get booster shots, or sharing information on how we can protect our communities from the new Omicron variant, municipal leaders bring a trusted, local voice to people in the community.
The language we use to talk about people with substance use disorders can bring out many negative stereotypes.
Clearwater and area residents are advised that the emergency department at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital is closed tonight due to limited staffing availability and inclement weather. Lab services will not be available during the emergency department closure.