My experience with Integrated Treatment Teams

2 minutes

Integrated Treatment Teams offer non-judgmental, discreet and flexible substance use treatment and support in your community. Treatment can include both counselling and medications, and can be provided online or in-person depending on your goals and preference. 

One of the most important and unique aspects of the team’s approach is the support provided by peers – people with personal experience with substance use who are there for you to provide advice or just listen. People like Patrick and Jessica.

We Are IH: Breaking the bias against female leaders in health care

2 minutes

Medical Health Officer Dr. Carol Fenton

We know that representation matters in health care. Women hold a number of key leadership roles at IH including CEO, members of the IH board of directors, and chiefs of staff. In addition, 1,091 of the physicians with privileges at IH health-care facilities are women.

But, even with women taking an increasing role in leadership, gender bias can still be an issue.

Virtual career fair highlights great opportunities in Interior Health

1 minute

Interior Health’s next virtual career fair will be held March 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. This fair will be aimed at all positions in Interior Health. Those interested in attending can book an online one-on-one session and meet their recruiter to learn about opportunities for Aboriginal careers, environmental public health, health care assistants, laboratory, mental health, nursing, and more.

Circles of care can help caregivers

2 minutes

Family Caregivers of BC explains how caregivers can mobilize informal respite to make their role easier.

 

 

We understand the importance of relationships in our lives and the need for strong support networks. Establishing a circle of caring people or support network has been a strategy used by people in diverse cultural traditions all around the world for many years. A circle of care is especially important for someone who might be vulnerable because of health and social concerns.