Interior Health wildfire preparations and readiness
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Interior Health is monitoring wildfire activity and reminds the public to plan ahead for evacuation alerts, evacuations, and power loss.
Board of Directors statement on racism and cultural humility in Interior Health
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In June 2020, allegations of racist activities in B.C. health facilities came to light. This led to a full investigation by the provincial government, and the release of recommendations in the In Plain Sight Report.
Interior Heath’s Board of Directors acknowledges that systemic racism exists in health care in B.C. against First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
Interior Health heat warning reminders
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As heat continues to build in the Interior, rising temperatures will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.
New health measures to contain COVID-19 outbreak in Central Okanagan
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Interior Health (IH) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in the central Okanagan due to significant increases in COVID-19 transmission, and is announcing measures to contain the outbreak.
Interior Health administers more than one million vaccine doses
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Interior Health (IH) has surpassed administering its millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine throughout the Interior as the #journey2immunity campaign continues.
Caring for survivors of sexual assault
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When survivors of sexual assault arrive at Penticton Regional Hospital, they are cared for by a dedicated team of specially trained nurses and social workers.
Shelley and Marcy are part of the sexual assault response team in Penticton
Interior Health reports public COVID-19 exposure
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Interior Health has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the Gotham nightclub in Kelowna on July 18.
Interior Health’s mobile Cranbrook immunization clinic relocated
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Interior Health’s mobile immunization clinic in Cranbrook is being relocated to an indoor location due to concerns about air quality from wildfire smoke.
Interior Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Nelson Jubilee Manor
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Interior Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Nelson Jubilee Manor long-term care home.
Seven Days of Self-Care
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What is self-care?
It is any activity we do deliberately to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. It’s not an indulgence. Below are suggestions of small ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine.