By understanding airborne disease transmission, UBC Okanagan researchers are seeking new ways to break the chain of infection

AIRBORNE. AIRFLOW. DROPLET. AEROSOL. Since the arrival of COVID-19, these words have become commonplace, integrated into everyday conversations as quickly as the virus spread globally. But what remains unclear—and requires further study—is the role of airflow, droplets and aerosols in the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

Thea originally began her career with Interior Health six years ago as a Clerk/Receptionist in Williams Lake at Deni House, long-term care. Looking for a change in pace, she worked casual in Home and Public Health before becoming a Prevention Services Assistant in Public Health.  

Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.

View more toxic drug, environmental, and COVID-19 alerts.

Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.

View more toxic drug, environmental, and COVID-19 alerts.

Residents are advised that plans to reduce inpatient services temporarily at the Invermere and District Hospital are no longer proceeding.

Residents are advised that Interior Health is temporarily adjusting emergency department hours at the Ashcroft Community Health Centre, effective Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.

Barriere residents are advised that physician services remain open at the Barriere and District Health Centre. COVID-19 testing and immunization clinics are also continuing.

Slocan Valley residents are advised that Interior Health is temporarily adjusting emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre beginning today, Jan. 20, 2022. 

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

There are updates to the temporary service changes we have made to support patient care and service access during COVID-19 Omicron-related staffing challenges in our communities. We will resume normal operations as soon as possible.

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Becoming a caregiver can creep up on you. Maybe it starts with dropping by your mom’s house to do her laundry or taking your dad to a doctor’s appointment or delivering groceries to your friend. Maybe you call your adult daughter every day to check in because she suffers from depression. Gradually, you find yourself doing more and more as the person you are caring for needs more support. You may not even realize it; you are making a commitment to care for someone else.