This week marks the fourth anniversary of the "In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care" (In Plain Sight/IPS) report.
In response to the In Plain Sight report, Interior Health (IH) has worked to address the recommendations with the support of dedicated staff members and community partners.
Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like syphilis, chlamydia and HIV are an important part of your health-care routine, a healthy sex life and good relationships.
Many communicable diseases and infections transmitted by blood show no symptoms and can be passed on. In fact, one in seven people who are HIV-positive don’t know it.
Name: Kailey Stuart (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Computer Technical Support 2, Virtual Care
Years of Service: 7
Worksite: Royal Inland Hospital (but works remotely)
Community: Kamloops
Ancestral Territory: Secwépemc Nation
Trigger warning: This story deals with suicide, abuse and substance use.
Jenn is sitting in her Kelowna apartment, her dark hair tied up in a ponytail. Her blue-green eyes shine behind large black glasses, and tattoos peek out from her white t-shirt. She’s bright and animated, and open about her journey in addiction.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue as normal at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Name: Thandazani Mhlanga (he/him/his)
Job Title: Spiritual Health Practitioner
Years of Service: 6 months with IH, 13 years in spiritual health
Worksite: Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH)
Community: Williams Lake
Every 30 minutes, one older adult in B.C. is hospitalized for fall-related injuries. Each day, one older adult dies from a fall in B.C.
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older. Falls can lead to fractures (broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term disability and reduced quality of life.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Starting 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia St, Kamloops.
