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… one of the best staff retention and recruitment rates for all of IH. “I credit the inclusive, energetic and … I am fortunate that I have such an amazing family who are very loving and supportive. I often reflect back on my … have fun, help each other out, go home, relax and repeat” is a philosophy Barry likes to live by. When he retires, …
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… She now calls Nelson home, having lived in the Kootenays for 16 years. She takes full advantage of the outdoor-loving … Heather Jane loves to travel, especially with her partner. They love to visit Mexico and Palm Springs, and have upcoming … Jane loves most about being a manager in health care is “the ability to serve people when they need it most. The …
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… GM had robots in 1983,” Greg laughs. His appreciation for the environment – he especially can’t stand litter and … This led to the Radon in Schools project. “Since testing is best done for 91 days or more in the winter months, we had … far greater than exposure to other carcinogens that are nationally regulated. Add smoking to the mix and the risk …
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… Prevent falls before they happen with these tips, resources and reminders. Keep … recommends that all adults do strength activities for all major muscle groups at least twice a week. The … and bare feet. Home safety checklist … “Falls prevention is a team effort,” says Jenna. “You, your loved ones, and …
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… toxic drug crisis…that’s six people who aren’t coming over for dinner anymore, that we don’t get to reminisce over their … pictures, I don’t get to see the sort of parent that they could have been, their kids struggling to remember dad. … more of them do we need to lose before we decide enough is enough, and take the steps that have always been available …
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… habits that make us feel good to complicated treatments for serious health problems. When people have poor or deliberately falsified information, they can’t make informed and evidence-based health decisions. The challenge today is understanding the risks of poor or deceptive health …
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… 231 … 232 … Abuse is the deliberate mistreatment of an adult that causes … to anyone. Together, we can reduce adult and elder abuse for British Columbians. Interior Health has the authority … in advance who will make decisions on their behalf should they become incapable of making decisions about health, …
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… 101 … For over 20 years, we’ve been working and partnering for the … continuous improvement and best outcomes Integrity – We are accountable for our actions and words, guided by honesty … When most people think about health care, the first thing they think of are hospitals. While many of our services are …
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… by keeping your home and vehicle smoke and vapour free. It is against the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act to smoke or use … If you use tobacco, consider quitting. If it is not time for you to quit yet, talk with your child about your … about how difficult it is to quit and that you hope they will not start Help is available for your child if they …
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… into medical lab science. It was just what I was looking for!” … She attended BCIT's medical laboratory science … them to grow any bacteria present. After the specimens are left to grow overnight, she works on identifying what bacteria is growing and determines if that bacteria is likely to be …