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Camie Lewis is a nurse practitioner at the Kelowna Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinic. She shares her story how she incorporates harm reduction in her work.
… promoting and addressing root causes that prevent adverse health issues from arising. Harm reduction is often … point. “I can now see harm reduction as prevention and health promotion," says Cammie. "Harm reduction says to … help; people we would have previously missed.” In turn, health policy can be influenced. …
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Learn how we protect all hospital patients, residents, staff, volunteers and visitors from getting an infection, and the role you can play.
… to infection prevention and control Learn more about health care-associated infection surveillance from the … hands if you are unsure. We encourage you to politely ask health-care providers if they have cleaned their hands before … disease, be sure to let staff know when admitted to a health-care facility. Please do not visit if you’re ill with …
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Across B.C., tens of thousands of people take care of loved ones with medical, physical, emotional and age-related needs. Learn more about caregiver resources.
… support early on in his caregiver journey from Interior Health (IH) and Lake Country Health, which offers a community caregiver support group. … of care and are experts in the care of their loved ones. Health-care professionals must listen to the lived … help and support: Information for Caregivers | Interior Health Adult Day Services | Interior Health Family Caregivers …
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Learn about respite care, which provides time off from caregiving duties by providing 24-hour care for your loved one in a long-term care facility.
… If your loved one is already receiving home health services in your local area, you can contact your … a respite stay: List of current medications Provincial Health Number (PHN) Emergency contact information Washable …
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… and Methadone. OAT is widely available through Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use centres, community clinics, primary … (MHSU) to be connected directly to your local Mental Health and Substance Use centre. …
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8 youth have been selected winners for the 2024 Beyond the Buzz contest. See all the winning posters, & read their views on tobacco, vaping, cannabis & alcohol.
… necessary. Smoking tobacco is bad for the planet and your health.” Maya also wants to credit her friend Ava for helping … It has not only a large negative impact on your physical health but your mental health too.”    Elizabeth, age 14, Lac La Hache – Winner, …
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Learn about traditional and alternative approaches to death and care after death, and available grief and bereavement support.
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5 teens have been selected winners for the 2023 Take a Breath: Teen Voices on Tobacco, Cannabis & Vaping poster contest. See their winning entries & all entries
… not seem serious, but you are handing over your money and health to corporations that don't care about your safety,” said Lauren. “Many have a detached view of the health dangers associated with these habits, such as strokes, … the repercussions of tobacco smoke on an individuals’ health, particularly in combination with the devastating …
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Learn how to access virtually using our remote access solutions that effectively connect physicians to the applications they need to care for patients.
… Interior Health GO is a secure remote desktop solution that allows access to an Interior Health virtual workstation. GO includes a selection of the … can be found on any standard workstation found at Interior Health. GO is replacing IH Anywhere, using faster and more …
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Understanding why clots develop helps with prevention, early recognition, and timely treatment.
… can damage blood vessels, triggering clot formation Health conditions: Illnesses such as cancer, inherited blood … As we age, veins and valves can weaken, and age-related health conditions can increase the likelihood of clot …