In celebration of International Women’s Day, March 8, we interviewed three regional IH leaders in their fields to learn how they found passion in their roles, and how they are creating positive change for others.
Name: Carnation Nonhlanhla Zhuwaki (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Knowledge Facilitator
Years of Service: 4
Worksite: Vernon Health Unit
Community: Vernon
Ancestral Territory: syilx/Okanagan
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 to 7 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2025. 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.
If you're the parent of a preteen or teen, you might be wondering why the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is so important for your child's health.
HPV is a common virus that can be spread through skin-to-skin and sexual contact. Some types of HPV cause changes in the cervix, anus, throat and other areas that can lead to cancer. Many people who have an HPV infection don’t show symptoms, which means they might unknowingly pass it on to others.
100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile District General Hospital.
Emergency department services are unavailable from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025. Patients can access care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 to 7 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 to 7 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
100 Mile House and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile District General Hospital.
Emergency department services are unavailable immediately until 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Patients can access care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake.
Foundations in the Interior region raise funds that support medical equipment, care needs, and innovative local initiatives in their communities. Each organization includes respected community leaders, volunteers and staff who are passionate about meeting the needs of patients and families in Interior Health. Thanks to the generosity of their supporters, we all have a stronger health system.
There were smiles all around at the grand opening of the Williams Lake Urgent and Primary Care Centre on the morning of Feb. 28. Pictured from left to right: Dr. Glenn Fedor; Interior Health Executive Director Karen Cooper; Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor; VP of Clinical Operations Diane Shendruk; UPCC manager Michelle Murray; and Director of Clinical Operations Kelly Dillon. Missing from the photo is Chief Willie Sellars, who opened the ceremony with a territory welcome, blessing and traditional drumming.
