Five approaches to intuitive eating this holiday season

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Written by Alexis Blueschke, public health dietitian with Interior Health

Food can provoke strong emotions and memories, especially around the holidays. Developing a positive relationship to food can not only help in creating a healthy outlook on life, but also a love for ourselves—all year round. 

I have been on a life-long journey developing a positive relationship with food. One of my key learnings has been the connection to intuitive eating.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

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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. Saturday, Dec. 9 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

1 minute

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. Friday, Dec. 8 to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

New maternity clinic opens its doors to expectant families in the Central Okanagan

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Expectant parents and babies in the Central Okanagan will have improved access to services and supports through the new Central Okanagan Maternity Clinic.

“Our priority is to ensure people have access to the primary care services they need, including expectant families,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “This new clinic builds on the existing primary care network in the Central Okanagan and will ensure expectant families are connected to the team-based care they need.”