Search All IHInformationLocationsServicesStories / News / Alerts
Clear All
Showing 291 - 300 of 1033
Information
Certain medical conditions can impact school children. View information on signs, symptoms and treatments.
… the Anaphylaxis Protection Order and Anaphylaxis Framework visit the B.C. Ministry of Education Healthy Schools: … for Medication forms, and return the forms to the school. Visit Parent and/or Guardian Responsibilities  for more … Anaphylaxis in Schools: Online module for school personnel Food Allergy Canada Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings …
Information
Learn how health care is delivered in B.C. and how to access services.
… services. All B.C. residents must enrol in MSP, including: Non-permanent residents, such as those holding study and work … register. Without a primary health-care provider, you can visit an  Urgent and Primary Care Centre  or a walk-in health … To verify whether an individual is currently licensed, visit the College’s  directory of licensed physicians and …
Find a Service
Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is a nuclear medicine procedure that uses special radiotracers to trace how fast they are taken up by the heart muscle.
… how fast they are taken up by the heart muscle. This is a non-invasive test that shows how well blood flows through …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
With a deep passion for community work, Colette Mayne says witnessing her clients take steps to live healthier lives is the most rewarding part of her role.
… began her career in counselling in 2005 working in the non-profit sector at two different agencies supporting mental … working at the community level and being a part of the non-profit sector, as these experiences have more than …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
Residents in the B.C. Interior region are encouraged to test for radon in their homes, places of work and indoor leisure environments.
… are eight times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers. … is something generally done by the building owner. Visit the BC Lung Foundation to order your three-month test …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
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.
… board with the changes that were happening in Princeton. “Non-alcoholic beverages are definitely a fast growing grocery … manager at Save-On-Foods Princeton. “As the demand for non-alcoholic beverages has increased, we’ve doubled our …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
Thousands of volunteers of all ages work alongside our staff across our region. Read how volunteers are making a difference in delivering outstanding care.
… Hospital volunteers support RIH in a wide variety of non-clinical roles designed to enhance the patient and family … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
The Phoenix Foundation’s mission is to “Build a Better Boundary.” Learn about the work they do to improve the lives of residents in West Kootenay/Boundary.
… to us and granting out the proceeds of the investments to non-profit community groups that do work for the betterment … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
Party more safely this holiday season with these tips from our Harm Reduction team.
… drink less alcohol. Alternate your alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks. The holiday spirit: Tips for drinking … give yourself some peace of mind by checking your supply. Visit  drugchecking.ca  for a drug checking site location and … prevention and response training, at more than 1,300 sites across B.C. Many community pharmacies also offer free …
Information
When you need to access health care, it's important to know your options. Learn where to get care and access helpful resources.
… situation requires immediate care or is life threatening: Visit your local emergency department Call 911  from any … Visit an  Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) if you … are unsure about your health-care needs and are seeking non-urgent professional health information and advice, …