Career Fair: Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Annual Job Fair

We’re excited to announce that Interior Health will be in attendance at the Annual Job Fair hosted by Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops! 

This is a great opportunity to connect with one of our recruitment team, explore career paths within our organization, and learn how you can contribute to quality health care across British Columbia’s beautiful southern interior. 

Why U.S. medical lab professionals are looking to work in Canada

4 minutes

Throughout her health-care career, Interior Health (IH) Laboratory Services Program Director Joanne Isber has worked in both Canada and the U.S.

Joanne started her career as a medical lab technologist (MLT) in Ontario, then moved to Georgia where she spent 15 years working as a clinical lab scientist. In 2008, she returned to Canada and joined IH Laboratory Services as a manager and professional practice lead.

Penticton Baby Talk - Little Movers

Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.

Learn gross motor milestones and activities you can do to foster development for your baby's first year of life. 

*Guest speaker, Jordan Bytelar, Physiotherapist, from OSNS is super knowledgeable so bring your questions!

Penticton Baby Talk - First Foods

Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.

With so many ways to feed your baby it can feel a bit overwhelming. Let's learn what to feed your baby, when to start and how to do it. Together, we will explore your babies hunger and fussiness cues and how to establish a healthy feeding relationship at family meals. 

Penticton Baby Talk - Baby Valentine

Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.

Valentines is a day of celebrating the love you have in your life. Today we will discuss bonding and attachment and take home a love filled craft. Let's celebrate your babies first Valentines together. Bring your camera - Cupid might make an appearance! 

Penticton Baby Talk - Body Reconnection

Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.

Reconnecting with your body after child birth is the first step towards recovery. With guest presenter, Shauna Sprules, Yoga Instructor. She will guide us through gentle breathing and yoga body movements to help you tune into your body. 

Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc grad offers midwifery care close to home

4 minutes

Sage Thomas of Tk'emlúps te Secwe̓pemc is making history in Kamloops as the only registered Indigenous midwife in British Columbia currently serving her home community.

As a newly graduated maternity care provider, Sage says she feels a real sense of accomplishment and is excited for what the future holds.

“I have found my passion,” she shares.

UPDATE: Nelson Community Health Services Centre

2 minutes

The Nelson Community Health Services Centre remains temporarily closed due to water damage that occurred in the afternoon of Dec. 30. Interior Health does not have a confirmed date for re-opening of the health services centre at this time.

Services provided at the centre are being reestablished at alternate locations, including unused space at the neighbouring Nelson Fairview Gardens, which was not impacted.