Wearable health technologies are vastly popular with people wanting to improve their physical and mental health. Everything from exercise, sleep patterns, calories consumed and heart rhythms can be tracked by a wearable device.

But timely and accurate data is also especially valuable for doctors treating patients with complicated health conditions using virtual care.

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

Name: Emily Lindsay (she/her)

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian

Years of Service: 10

Worksite: Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH)

Community: Vernon

Ancestral Territory: “Syilx” (Saay-ilks) / Okanagan Interior Salish

Are you delaying or avoiding getting your COVID-19 vaccine because of anxiety or fear about needles?

Therapy dogs have been on hand at many clinics recently. They help alleviate stress and provide emotional support for people who are nervous about getting their shot.

August 31 International Overdose Awareness Day - it is a time to remember and take action about the overdose crisis.