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In her new role as EA to IH's chief financial officer, Karen is looking forward to contributing to IH’s objectives, vision and values.
… a positive workplace culture. “I helped implement systems for tracking candidates and contributed to the development of … launch soon Recently accepting an executive assistant (EA) secondment to support Sylvia Weir, Chief Financial … Officer (CFO) & Vice President, Corporate Services Karen is very excited about her EA secondment because it aligns …
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Occupational therapist Gillian Gabelhei describes herself as patient, practical and open-minded. She is inspired by the interdisciplinary teams she works with.
… Gillian has an admiration for her clients, who keep their sense of humour and … even in the face of many personal losses. She is also inspired by the interdisciplinary teams that she has … up with solutions so clients can safely keep doing what they want and need to do, like being mobile or staying …
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Stefanie Elliott is driven by a desire to walk alongside people on their journey, help them rediscover their strengths and remind them recovery is possible.
… their strengths, and to remind them that recovery is possible. “This work is not always easy, but it’s … Centre to host an event at Kamloops’s Riverside Park for International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, 2024. … crisis,” says Stefanie. “We lost 2,253 lives in 2024 . They deserve to be acknowledged and mourned while raising …
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Currently a Clinical Educator in Health Services for Community Living, Wanda Handschuh enjoys working with clients and their caregivers.
… able to help a distraught man find the insulin he needed for his wife, who had been admitted to hospital.  While one may not know it, Wanda is an introvert. “I can act like the life of the party, but I … Zeron, Acquired Brain Injury Case Coordinator, to keep We Are IH going: “Tanya works a very difficult case load for …
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Kris Scott, formulary coordinator for Interior Health pharmacy services, is passionate about quality improvement.
… management locally, provincially and nationally. He is part of a committee addressing this issue for B.C. hospitals called the B.C. Health Authorities … second child (another boy) was just born in March, and they plan to travel during his paternity leave in September. …
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Indigenous leaders came together at the Arbour in Tk’emlups te Secwépemc.
… and benefits of using traditional plant in teas for healing purposes.  “Some of them are good for sore throats like the Rat Root,” she noted. “The … Casimir says sourcing out local and traditional foods is maybe more important than ever.  “We’ve definitely seen a …
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As a medical radiation technologist, Greg Kilroy’s goal is to help make patients’ hospital visits as enjoyable as possible.
… kind, because you never know when that smile (even if it is behind a mask) can make a difference in a patient's day. … … Greg nominates Will Guerrero, Housekeeper to keep We Are IH going: “Will is an awesome coworker! He is always … hospital … We Are IH: Trail x-ray technician helps care for patients … Learn more about his journey with IH … Explore …
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Sully is a certified therapy dog who, with his handler Mike, visits patients and staff at RIH bringing comfort and moments of joy to those who need it most.
… Inland Hospital in Kamloops every Tuesday. It’s a joy for them both. “I’m all about staff wellness,” shares Sully. … sticking out, but I’m new, so not exactly sure if this is okay. One nurse comes around the corner gushing, 'I want … ’Time for a bath Sully!' I try to make myself scarce. Are you kidding me? We had a bath last week!” Sully sulks. …
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Kayleigh describes herself as honest, outgoing, adventurous, loving, compassionate, which contribute to her work as nursing unit clerk at Royal Inland Hospital.
… time being active outdoors with her family. “Baseball is huge in my family. My husband, son, daughter and I all … and the cases that would come in.” … I’m proud of myself for the knowledge I’ve gained over my 10 years. I have seen … to the role and expanding her knowledge. Once her two kids are a little older she may venture back into the wards/shift …
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Learn about foundations in the Interior Region that raise funds to support medical equipment, care needs and innovative local initiatives in their communities.
… respected community leaders, volunteers and staff who are passionate about meeting the needs of patients and … all have a stronger health system.  We are also thankful for the many auxiliaries who work alongside foundations to … Interior Health. … The Creston-Kootenay Foundation is driven by a single goal: to do our part in making our …