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Access workplace health and safety procedures and training for medical staff.
… ) provides medical staff with a single touchpoint for safety and wellness needs. Developed in response to … other local and provincial support structures already in place. For more information on Peer Support - please visit … for WorkSafe coverage, and have an overall system in place to access, track and report all of the necessary items …
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In 2022, Canada saw a 25 per cent increase in HIV cases. Find out why HIV testing is important and how you can get a test without a doctor's referral.
… and the community, help bridge gaps, find resources for clients, and help with housing and poverty reduction. As … or community group like ANKORS , Health Initiative for Men (HiM) , and First Nations Health Authority . The … and provide treatment. We can be a “one-stop shop” for sexual health needs. For someone who might not have the …
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Learn how to communicate your instructions for present and future personal and health-care needs in case you’re not able to make decisions for yourself.
… about and writing down your wishes or instructions for present or future personal and health-care needs in case … want. Why advance care planning is important We make our best decisions when we are calm and able to set time aside to … is valid while you can make your own decisions remains in place if you become unable to make decisions for yourself. …
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Seniors may need extra assistance when a natural disaster hits. Learn how to build an emergency plan, have the right items on hand and build a support network.
… people require these services. Register with ESS … Sign up for emergency notifications through your local government or … geographic location or a safe space (e.g. friend’s place in another community). You should also advise members … your natural disaster planning! Ensure you have a plan in place and prepare a list of items your pet would need, for …
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The Hamlets at Vernon is a long-term care home with 85 publicly funded beds.
… Our mission: To provide an intimate, home-style living for seniors. You are the focus of everything we do. Our … in our communities feels at home. Here, you experience the best quality of life possible, and your voice is heard.  Our …
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Learn how beach water is monitored and about beach safety plans.
… 69 … The beach is a great place for people to relax and enjoy some outdoor activities. … recommended that beach owners have a beach safety plan in place to identify monitoring parameters, and to respond …
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Learn about our birthing units, which provide family-centered care, and how to prepare and stay comfortable for your labour.
… It helps to plan ahead. We suggest that you begin planning for your stay at least four weeks before your due date. Talk … well in advance … During the  early stages  of labour, the best place for you is in the comfort of your own home.  Watch this …
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Stay on top of extreme heat advisories, and learn about heat-related illness symptoms, prevention and treatment.
… 65 … To access weather information and alerts for the Interior region, please visit the Environment Canada … in your home to sleep at night. Find an air-conditioned place to cool off on very hot days (e.g., stay with family … for older people at temperatures over 35C. Do your best to take care of high-risk individuals by: Visiting them …
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Helping others navigate through some of the trials and tribulations of life is at the heart of Thandazani Mhlanga’s work as spiritual health practitioner at CMH
… and very rewarding. “It’s like seeing someone move from a place where they were grasping for anything in the dark, to a place where they are saying, ‘hey I am here.’ Nothing beats …
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As Black History Month comes to a close, some of the Black employees at Interior Health comment on the importance of educating ourselves about Black history.
… Black history forever; it is necessary to have a distinct place on the calendar where we are forced to acknowledge … despite having the education and experience that should place me higher.” Medical technologist Ayodele Badejo agrees. … on the lab Information systems team. Having worked at IH for more than four years, she says generally she has had good …