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Recruitment Assistants team lead Courtney Ruddiman has a background in business management and joined Interior Health in 2020 as an administrative assistant.
… that people may not always remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel—and that's … about mindfully working to understand and remove barriers for others, being aware of unconscious biases, and … keep learning and evolving, both personally and as a team, is what keeps Courtney motivated and engaged. … I'm inspired …
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Using cultural and intergenerational knowledge and values, First Nation communities are responding to climate change while strengthening governance and rights.
… Despite the many challenges, First Nation communities are uniquely resilient because of the cultural and … Change and First Nation Communities Climate action that is First Nations-led or co-created with First Nation … state, these wetlands can once again provide habitat for dozens of species, including waterfowl, elk, moose, …
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Learn about adults’ health-care services in areas such as advance care planning, fall and injury prevention, immunization and tobacco reduction.
… 67 … Advance care planning is about thinking about and writing down your wishes or instructions for present or future personal and health-care needs in case … in your guardianship are between the ages of nine and 26 Early detection and diagnosis are the keys to treating …
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Trauma is a powerful force that can shape a person’s life. Learn what trauma is, and why those who use substances need compassion and understanding.
… Trauma is personal and it isn’t the event itself: it’s our response … the brain go into "survival mode," constantly scanning for danger, even when there is none. This heightened state of … per cent as well. ACEs don’t just affect emotional health—they can disrupt brain development too. Children who …
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… Register as early in your pregnancy as possible for Healthy From the Start so that you can: Have questions … health nurse​ Access health services and programs that are aligned with your individual needs. Topics you can … how to access it. Find out what locations this service is offered at. … child, pregnant, babies, birth, maternity, …
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As temperatures drop, it’s important to be aware of the health risks of cold. Here's what you can do to ensure you remain safe and healthy.
… signs of cold-related injury. During extreme weather head for shelter that will protect from cold, wind and snow/rain. … of time. Protect yourself indoors Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the “silent killer” because it cannot be seen … (BC Housing)  Provincial map:  EmergencyMapBC (arcgis.com ) United Way BC211 shelter and street help line Cold …
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Learn about provincial guidelines for the treatment of opioid addiction, and access resources.
… Ministry of Health have developed provincial guidelines for the treatment of opioid addiction. These guidelines … opioid use disorder. Two key points from these guidelines are: Withdrawal management (i.e. detox) as standalone approach is not recommended , as this approach has been associated …
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Seija discovered her passion for mental health & substance use work after she was posted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. She’s now a team lead at Kelowna MHSU
… unit in Kamloops, however, she developed a passion for mental health work. She them transitioned into community … use (MHSU).  “Mental health and substance use work is what I love the most!” Seija says. “From working as a … to share our hardships sometimes so that others can know they are not alone when they are struggling. After all, we …
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Access resources to stay safe and minimize death, disease, and injury from behavior that involves risk such as substance use and sexual activity.
… 11 … 257 … 231 … Harm reduction programs provide supplies for safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex.  Safer Sex … Strategies and Services program. Needle distribution is also supported by the BC Centre for Disease Control, … a Needle   FAQ: Needle Distribution Programs – Why Are They Important? Community Clean-up Program Toolkit : This …
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Princeton has become one of the first towns in Canada to champion a medical approach to alcohol use disorder (AUD): treating AUD as a health condition.
… Klaver and husband Ed Staples, both long-time advocates for health care in Princeton, were shopping in Kelowna when they ran into Lori Motluk, the board chair of the Canadian … come together to create grassroots change in how alcohol is viewed and talked about. Thanks to informal information …