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.
Name: Gheboa Zeleniski (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Support Services
Years of Service: 5 years
Worksite: Cariboo Memorial Hospital
Community: Williams Lake
Ancestral Territory: Secwépemc First Nations
We’re exploring one of our most important natural resources: water. In part 1 of this two-part series, Do you know where your drinking water comes from?, we shared resources about our water operators and suppliers, and how to find out if you water is under an advisory.
In this story, discover how you can take care of your water supply and prepare for the spring and summer ahead.
Name: Christopher Russell (he/him/his)
Job Title: Leadership & Organization Development Consultant
Years of Service: 2.5
Worksite: Community Health & Services Centre
Community: Kelowna
Ancestral Territory: Syilx/Okanagan
People who are pregnant will have increased access to prenatal and postpartum care services in Kamloops, thanks to joint funding being provided to the First Steps Early Pregnancy Triage Clinic from the Ministry of Health and Interior Health.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, until 7 a.m. on Friday, March 29. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.
The Interior Health Employee Experience team recently sat down with Lee Chmilar, admin for psychiatry in Kelowna mental health & substance use, to learn a bit more about Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) and their journey at IH thus far.
Interior Health is dedicated to both fostering talent and advancing environmental sustainability— making work-integrated learning a win-win. Learn more from our very own Amanda Mckenzie, manager of environmental sustainability, and Avery Schneider, environmental sustainability intern.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the drugs in Williams Lake associated with drug poisonings.
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Monday, March 25, until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.
