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Somi recruits executives who are collaborative & passionate about driving meaningful community engagement. Learn more about her approach & her fulfilling role
… her community. This early experience fuelled her passion for service, setting the stage for her future professional endeavors. After earning her … to supporting her sons and others through EDI outreach and best practice. Passion for her career Somi fulfills the role …
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A highly skilled registered nurse, Bettina was the missing piece needed to increase health-care services for residents in the hidden gem of Blue River.
… between IH and community leaders to increase services for residents in Blue River. “I wanted to do something where … love the fact that this is a different aspect of nursing for me.” Bettina lives just north of Kamloops and travels … Rhaidynn, 8, and Kade, 6. … We just want to provide the best care that we can for this community and have future …
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Created out of a desire to provide practical content to new nurses, the New to Nursing podcast aims to empower graduates transitioning out of the classroom.
… as an RKC, Erin’s priority is to provide ongoing support for NG nurses within the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap region. She … helped the team to expand access to valuable information for NG nurses, offering them an additional microlearning … and up-to-date content on nursing and regional best practices within Interior Health. Episodes are designed …
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Learn about the types of community homes and how to access them.
… care is provided, ranging from small home-like facilities for persons with physical or developmental disabilities to large-scale facilities primarily for infirm, elderly seniors (long-term care). A community … based on a person’s assessed need and risk. We believe the best quality of life is achieved by remaining in one’s own …
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Learn how to get tested for HIV and how you can access care if you’re HIV positive. Access our support toolkit for people living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C.
… in rural areas. … Our team provides confidential testing for HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other bloodborne infections. We also offer ongoing support for people living with HIV, including case management, … through Interior Health. Choose the option that works best for you. … Ask for HIV and STI testing during your …
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IH’s Healthy Community Development team worked with student nurses to help local governments make breastfeeding more supported and welcomed in communities.
… designed to support breastfeeding and can be challenging for parents to navigate. Social attitudes can also make … not about creating special rooms: it's about making space for everyone in a community, including parents who are … to tackle these challenges head‑on. Built from evidence, best practices and insights shared by local governments, the …
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Our EHOs do more than health inspections. Meet 4 of our EHOs, and dive into their fascinating jobs that take them from city centres to mountain tops.
… Island University (Malaspina), I was doing surveillance for West Nile virus. I met some health inspectors who were … program .” Amanda has now been with Interior Health (IH) for 14 years, and is the team lead for IH’s Environmental … Level is truly the wild, wild west. But it was a great place to dip my toes into the environmental health waters. I …
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The Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic provides rapid access to addiction medicine specialists to support people living with a substance use disorder.
… ® ). We also offer medicine to help reduce your cravings for alcohol and to reduce how much or how often you drink. If … VAM clinic is virtual, meaning your appointments will take place over the phone no matter where you are in the Interior … to a medical professional to develop a safe care plan for you. Request appointment If you need  immediate help , …
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IH employs hundreds of community health workers. Find out how to care in your home, what health workers do and how you can launch your career in health care.
… … Allowing a community health worker into your home for the first time may evoke different reactions and feelings. They may be a welcome respite and relief for your daily care, and someone who provides conversation … share information, education, experiences and how to use best practices. They share ways to how better use skills, …
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Kecia’s life and career have been shaped by her roots, her passion for health care, and her commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
… key steps to my career path now and in future.” This drive for knowledge has been crucial in her work, allowing her to … one being her own struggles with navigating health care for herself and her child, which have given her a unique … her colleagues ensures that the unit functions at its best. Many of us feel a sense of relief knowing she is here, …