Interior Health amalgamates primary care, mental health and substance use services
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Interior Health has amalgamated pre-existing mental health, substance use, and primary care services under one roof.
Interior Health declares COVID-19 cluster contained at Big White
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The COVID-19 community cluster at Big White Mountain has been contained. The cluster was initially declared on Dec. 15, 2020.
Over 101,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered throughout Interior Health
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Interior Health administered its first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22, 2020, and in three months 101,156 doses have been delivered throughout the Interior.
Pharmacy team true champions at KBRH
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The KBRH pharmacy team (left to right): Carrie St.Onge, Gabrielle Deneault, Shelby Jorgensen, Amanda Cupello, Sheri Ford, Victor Ponte, Michael Conci, Alana Minty, Karly Lenardon, Margaret Horechka and Pam Caron.
As a student in UBC’s pharmacy program more than 20 years ago, Michael Conci worked at Vancouver General Hospital as a student pharmacy technician. It was his first experience working in a health-care facility and it struck a chord, igniting a passion for working in a hospital setting.
Interior Health coordinates rural and remote COVID-19 vaccine appointments
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The provincial COVID-19 vaccine roll-out includes special coordination for rural and remote communities.
Interior Health appoints administrator at The Florentine in Merritt
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An administrator has been appointed by Interior Health’s Board of Directors to manage the day-to-day long-term care operations of The Florentine.
Interior Health begins immunization of workers in high-risk locations as age cohorts expand
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Interior Health has begun administering COVID-19 vaccine to workers in high-risk locations, including those at industrial work camps and congregate living settings.
Interior Health declares outbreak over at The Florentine
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Interior Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at The Florentine, a privately operated long-term and assisted-living residence in Merritt.
We are IH: Penny Liao-Lussier
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We are IH is a recognition campaign to spotlight Interior Health employees and medical staff – through pictures and stories.
Name: Penny Liao-Lussier
Aging Better: Know the difference between delirium and dementia
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Delirium is increasingly common as you get older, and occurs more often than most people believe.
In fact, among older people, delirium affects approximately 50 per cent of those admitted to hospital, and more than 80 per cent of those in intensive care. Between 15-70 per cent of individuals living in long-term care homes are also affected.