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With the support of her mentors and coworkers, Niomi Wright found her true health-care calling as a care aide at Mountain View Lodge in Lillooet.
… health-care professional. “They showed me what my standard for patient care should be,” she says. “I thank them for helping me be the worker I am today.” Most days, Niomi … to make each resident’s day better by providing the best care that I possibly can. … While there are occasionally …
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Learn about the microbiology services we offer.
… 452 … For a complete, up-to-date test menu, with relevant test … visit: Microbiology Test Menu See Microbiology Test Menu for STAT microbiology tests and expected turnaround times. … … Sample Collection Container Guide Blood cultures Best Practices for Blood Cultures Cerebrospinal fluid  …
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Learn how to combat disinformation, misinformation and fake news, which continue to threaten everyone’s health and well-being.
… habits that make us feel good to complicated treatments for serious health problems. When people have poor or … alternative health products that have not been evaluated for efficacy or safety Refusing preventive measures or … health-care team or pharmacist can help you make the best decision for you. If you don’t have a family doctor and …
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Learn about how you can protect your family from the harms of tobacco .and vaping products
… in a vehicle with a child under the age of 16. … The best thing you can do is model a tobacco and vape free … If you use tobacco, consider quitting. If it is not time for you to quit yet, talk with your child about your … and that you hope they will not start Help is available for your child if they use tobacco or vape products through …
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A calm, empathetic & imaginative change management professional, Chris is passionate about working in public service and supporting others' growth.
… his MBA, which led to a job working as a project manager for a firm that did leadership and organization development … capabilities, such as design and facilitation support for various leadership conferences. He also offers … around the organization – advising the project team on best practices in change management. … I love working for an …
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Michelle Holm is a medical laboratory technologist based at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, B.C. She is passionate about quality improvement.
… into medical lab science. It was just what I was looking for!” … She attended BCIT's medical laboratory science … a puzzle to solve, and finding all the pieces ensures the best patient result. This career allows me to learn new … the proper care.” In the microbiology lab, a typical task for Michelle involves taking patient swabs or body fluid …
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As a young physician, Dr. Baweja feels her role as a neurosurgeon at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops has “everything” she’s looking for.
… Depending on her schedule for the day, you’ll either find Dr. Baweja performing … clinic, she sees new referrals and provides follow-up care for patients that she has seen or operated on in the … during and outside of work.  “One is that I do the very best I can with absolutely everything I do, whether that be …
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If you're the parent of a preteen or teen, you might be wondering why the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine it is so important for your child's health.
… Interior Health and B.C.,  Gardasil®9 (HPV9) is used for the publicly funded HPV immunization program. It’s approved by Health Canada for both males and females.  The vaccine is free for eligible … vulva and penis. Age matters—don’t wait to vaccinate. The best time for your child to get the vaccine is in grade 6. …
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Service Interruptions FAQ | IH
… require that patients be sent to other facilities for emergency needs, or that we close certain departments for a temporary period. Service interruptions are temporary … medical assessment by a doctor would help you get the best advice on when and where you should seek care, they may …
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Experts say creating a community that supports people living with dementia creates safer spaces for people of all ages and abilities.
… began several years ago with conversations about how best to support its aging population. According to the … approached the City to collaborate on a grant application for the Age and Dementia-Friendly Community Plan. That … ignited the process of making the city more user-friendly for seniors. “When we were looking at the Official Community …