Name: Thandazani Mhlanga (he/him/his)
Job Title: Spiritual Health Practitioner
Years of Service: 6 months with IH, 13 years in spiritual health 
Worksite: Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH)
Community:  Williams Lake

Every 30 minutes, one older adult in B.C. is hospitalized for fall-related injuries. Each day, one older adult dies from a fall in B.C.

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older. Falls can lead to fractures (broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term disability and reduced quality of life.

Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital. 
 
Starting 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia St, Kamloops.
 

Interior Health (IH) has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This special designation recognizes employers across the country who provide exceptional workplaces.

Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital. 
 
Starting 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia St, Kamloops.
 

We’re honoured to share that Interior Health (IH) has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, an annual competition that recognizes companies and organizations that lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play a pivotal role as health-care providers to improve timely access to care in the short term and on an ongoing basis. They see people at their most vulnerable and provide continuous care, support, and compassion no matter how hard it may get, often working tirelessly for long hours to help those in need. 

Let’s meet some of the incredible NPs who are providing patient-focused, compassionate care that improves the health and well-being of patients in the communities they serve.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 12 p.m. (noon) to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 14. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue as normal at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.