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Meet 2 IH volunteers who are making a difference in their communities. Teresa volunteers at RIH; Lee Reid of Nelson is active in the seniors' community.
… Teresa is a volunteer at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops. … she helps patients, visitors and staff get to places where they need to be when they need the most help. "I get lots out … secondary school, to writing articles, books and reviews for an online journal. Somatics gives me the universal …
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Andrea has gone from living in a tent city in Kelowna to full-time employment, owning a car and renting a place of her own thanks to the fentanyl patch program.
… she shares. “I had been living off and on the streets for five years and had almost given up. I felt useless and … more broadly known as opioid agonist therapy (OAT). “They were better than chasing my tail looking for a hit, but … for two and a half years. “My clients tell me that this is one of the only things that works for them,” she says. …
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Learn about our clinical research units and the studies we support across a wide variety of medical disciplines.
… 112 … We provide support for clinical research trials across Interior Health with … Royal Inland Hospital Clinical Research Unit The unit is located on the third floor of the Alumnae Tower with 2,000 … virology research and many more … Investigators, whether they are the Qualified Investigator or the Co-Investigator, …
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Wondering if your experimental, social or recreational substance use is becoming problematic for you or someone you know? We can help.
… to increase wellness and decrease substance related harms for youth and caregivers by connecting them with the right … at the right time. Our Youth Substance Use Services are designed for youth aged 12-24 with some programs focusing … whether experimental, social or recreational substance use is becoming problematic for you or someone you know, these …
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Learn about the many tests that may be used to help diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
… 258 … Heart Catheterization is a test where contrast dye is injected into the arteries of … at all locations.  Visit our X-Rays & Medical Imaging page for more information … A small monitor that is used to detect … can provide information on the heart structures and how they are working. This can help your doctor monitor and …
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Get information about the permits or approvals required to provide drinking water to consumers. Learn about actions to take against watershed threats.
… and avoid potential contamination. Information collected is essential for supporting source protection efforts and proper treatment … the Southern Interior are where we live, work, and play. They are also the source of the water we drink. Threats posed …
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Volunteers complement the care provided by our professionals, and are welcomed, respected and valued members of the IH care team. Find out how to get involved.
… we are giving people options. My favourite part of my role is going out to find people through outreach and meeting people where they are at.” She adds, “I try to be that person who I had wished had been there for me. Sometimes I will go out with IH staff and the person …
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Find information on construction types, standards and guidelines, qualifications, and information on awarded contracts.
… to extend our appreciation in advance to all participants for their effort in preparing responses to Interior Health … endeavour to post results to Bids and Tenders as soon as they are finalized. Those who have submitted a response and … fair, open and transparent procurement practices. The goal is for Interior Health to receive the best value on its …
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Reliable resources on diseases and conditions are essential in health care, providing accurate information that supports informed decision-making.
… 455 … Additional Precautions for All Care Areas- Transmission Table Syndromic Screening … Actions Tools Airborne Precautions in Operating Rooms - Best Practice Recommendations Emergency Department See, … Columbia … Reliable resources on diseases and conditions are essential in health care, providing accurate information …
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Whether you need mental health or substance use services, help is in your community. Access it in a facility, in-person or virtually.
… and primary care centre (UPCC) . We like to say “any door is the right door”—and you’re always welcome. If you or … response teams can provide immediate support. Call 911 for urgent, immediate help.   … If you’re experiencing mental … of our workers also go to the streets to meet people where they’re at. Our Outpatient Withdrawal Management (OWM) …