Additional public health measures have been put in place to help further protect people and our health-care system, as B.C. experiences a rapid and concerning increase in COVID-19 cases.
Strengthened measures include:
Thanks to fundraising efforts of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, ten years ago the hospital in Nelson started providing CT exams as part of their health-care services. And they’ve never looked back.
In the first year of service, 2,300 CT exams were performed. Ten years later, the number of exams has doubled to more than 5,000 exams done annually.
Podcasts about mental wellness are a great way to relax, learn something new, and find inspiration, all in a convenient and entertaining package. They are especially helpful during the dark cold days of winter when we can all use a lift.
There are also an increasing number of wellness-focused Apps available.
But the sheer number of these podcasts and Apps can make choosing overwhelming. There are thousands. Where to start?
We asked our Mental Health and Substance Use team for some recommendations. Here are their Staff Picks:
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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Interior Health is pleased to announce the largest phase of its emergency department renovation at Penticton Regional Hospital is now complete and the full department is open to people needing emergency care in Penticton and the South Okanagan Similkameen.
Are you preparing to take your child for their COVID-19 vaccine? We asked one of our experts, nurse Barb Paton, for tips on what to expect.
Check out her videos or read her tips below on what to expect before, during, and after the appointment.
"This year, communities across the Interior region faced many difficult challenges. And still, the spirit of compassion and partnership that is shared across our region pulled us through.
I am incredibly proud of everyone at Interior Health and for the work we do together with partners. You have made a difference in the lives of patients and families for years to come.
May you enjoy a wonderful holiday season, and may the new year bring health and well-being to you and your loved ones."
Susan Brown
President & CEO
We are IH is a recognition campaign to spotlight Interior Health employees and medical staff – through pictures and stories.
Name: Candace Baptiste
Job Title: Nursing Assistant
Years of Service: 12 years
Worksite: Sunnybank Centre
Community: Oliver
Ancestral Territory: Syilx
Advice to live by: Everyone should treat people the way they would like to be treated.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.
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