Breastfeeding provides many health benefits for mothers and babies.

Communities and health-care organizations have an important role to play in creating an environment that makes it easier to breastfeed.

Recently, the Penticton community has been taking steps to support breastfeeding in the South Okanagan.

We are IH is a recognition campaign to spotlight Interior Health employees and medical staff – through pictures and stories.

Name: Shannon Kambick (she/her)

Job Title: Community Health Worker

Years of Service: Nearly one year

Worksite: Kiro Wellness Centre

Community: Trail

Ancestral Territory: Ktunaxa (Tun-ah-hah)/Kootenay

Historically, Aboriginal peoples have been the subject of research rather than partners in it. This has led to mistrust and outcomes that do not always benefit the communities that are studied. Vanessa Mitchell, Aboriginal Lead and Cultural Safety Program Manager; and Leslie Bryant, Regional Practice Lead for Research are among those changing the way Aboriginal health research is conducted. 

The Elkford Health Centre emergency department will be closed temporarily, effective Sept. 29 until further notice, due to limited staffing availability.

Interior Health is creating three new emergency department drop-off parking stalls at the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver.

Truth and Reconciliation is an ongoing journey

Trigger Warning – The information and material presented here may be triggering to some individuals, and may cause unpleasant feelings or thoughts. Many individuals find it helpful to discuss these feelings in a supportive and trusting environment. Please reach out to the supports most appropriate to your individual needs. 

We are IH is a recognition campaign to spotlight Interior Health employees and medical staff – through pictures and stories.

Name: Dominique Frost (she/her)

Job Title: Human Resources Recruitment Assistant

Years of Service: 10 months

Worksite: Community Health & Services Centre

Community: Kelowna

Ancestral Territory: "Syilx" Okanagan (O-k an-a-gan) Interior Salish

Last year there were 283 overdose deaths recorded in the Interior Health region. The highest yearly total yet.

I’ve always looked forward to spring and summer. Spending time in my garden, extra time with my grandchildren, and travelling to scenic spots in our trailer are some of the typical highlights.

But I’ll remember the summer of 2021 for very different reasons. A pandemic, the tremendous heat waves and an awful wildfire season to name a few.