Name: Kelsey Madeira (she/her)
Job Title: Long-term Care Aide
Years of Service: 4.5
Worksite: Sunnybank Centre
Community: Oliver
Ancestral Territory: Syilx
Advice to live by: Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.

“There is nothing quite like caring for your elders,” says long-term care aide Kelsey Madeira. “Being able to care for those who can't take care of themselves gives me so much pride.”

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Clearwater and area residents are advised Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Emergency Department will go on diversion at 6 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. Friday, due to limited staffing availability.

The emergency department is on diversion from: 

• 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 to 7 a.m. Friday, July 29

Interior Health regrets this temporary change to normal operations and reminds residents to take note of the following if they require care while the emergency department is closed:

People living with substance-use challenges in B.C.'s Interior will have access to more treatment and recovery supports as the Province continues to invest in new services.

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Cycling is a great summer activity, whether you're enjoying a casual ride, cross-country expedition or some fast-paced downhill action. But bike riding also comes with the risk of injury. Stay safe on your bike this summer by following the safety tips outlined below.

Lillooet and area residents are advised the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre Emergency Department will go on diversion at 8 a.m. tomorrow, July 27 until 8 a.m. Thursday, due to limited physician availability.

The emergency department is on diversion from:

• 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 27 to 8 a.m. Thursday, July 28

Interior Health regrets this temporary change to normal operations and reminds residents to take note of the following if they require care while the emergency department is closed:

Clearwater and area residents are advised Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Emergency Department will go on diversion at 6 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. Wednesday, due to limited staffing availability.

The emergency department is on diversion from:

• 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 27

Interior Health regrets this temporary change to normal operations and reminds residents to take note of the following if they require care while the emergency department is closed:

Slocan Valley residents are advised of a temporary change to the emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre beginning today, Monday, July 25, 2022.

Until further notice, emergency department hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

Interior Health regrets this temporary change to normal operations and reminds residents to take note of the following if they require care while the emergency department is closed:

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings across Interior Health this week, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 40 degrees in a number of communities.

With elevated temperatures, the risk of heat-related illness increases.

100 Mile House and area are advised that the 100 Mile District General Hospital emergency department will be on diversion overnight July 22-24 due to limited physician availability.

The emergency department is on diversion:

• 8 p.m. Friday, July 22 until 8 a.m. Saturday, July 23
• 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23 until 8 a.m. Sunday, July 24
• 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24 until 8 a.m. Monday, July 25

Residents are advised of the following when the emergency department is closed: