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The West Chilcotin Health Centre has a health-care team that works collaboratively to offer a range of health-care services on-site.
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In this article, we’re bringing you expert insights from Dr. Aron Zuidhof, who answers common questions about button battery safety.
… to children, as they are shiny and resemble small coins, making them appealing to curious little ones.” … “When … a child receives treatment, the better their chances for recovery.” … Dr. Zuidhof reassures, “Yes, giving your … free from the dangers posed by button batteries. … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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As we approach the Halloween season, the has put together some tips--including tips to keep children safe and healthy during their trick-or-treating.
… mask, which can restrict vision. Do a patch test to check for sensitivities.   2. Trick-or-treating: Prepare your … treats at the door only. Travel in groups for visibility. Visit only homes with the porch light on. Carry a flashlight … Red Cross Keep your Halloween spooky but safe! | BC Gov News Celebrating Halloween 2022 - Food Allergy Canada   … …
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Lauren Phillips describes herself as motivated, which is why she recently took an interim position as the clinical operations manager at Hillside Centre.
… her orientation shifts, she knew it was the workplace for her. Taking a position in community care for a year confirmed this. She returned to Hillside and … HIIT and running.  A highlight every year is the annual visit to her in-laws’ farm in Yorkton, Sask. Lauren’s family …
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Thanks to a collaboration between Lillooet Hospital and School District 74, several local Lillooet students got a closer look into health care as a profession.
… “It’s hopeful for health care,” says Megan Delf, a longtime health-care … amazing at welcoming them and I think that’s what gets the buy in right away. They hook them into this second family at … team at  CareerExploration@InteriorHealth.ca . … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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Learn when you should visit the emergency department, and what the process is after you arrive.
… your family doctor or nurse practitioner is not available, visit a local walk-in clinic if available If you do not have … with your regular primary care provider that day, visit an Urgent and Primary Care Centre if one is available … View our Use your emergency department wisely poster . For trusted health advice, call 8-1-1 . Healthlink BC is …
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Chandra Hauer, a lab professional who has been with Interior Health for 10 years, loves working in health care and contributing to patient healing.
… in knowing that her work directly contributes to healing for those who visit the hospital. “As lab techs, we give physicians direct … friends and co-workers. “Playing volleyball and basketball for over 25 years has been the most important adult activity …
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Radon, a gas that can cause lung cancer, can be found all over the Interior. Testing is the only way to know how much radon is in your home. We tell you how.
… hours per day. Leave detector or monitor in the same spot for the entire test period, at least 91 days for your … lab for analysis (most of which are in the U.S.). You can buy a continuous electronic monitor from retailers or online, … the Stories@IH email digest twice a week to your inbox Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage … Radon, a gas that can …
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Kathy Smith believes her career chose her. “I have been able to help people who have a hard time trying to navigate our ever-changing system.”
… her dietary aide course. She was also a showroom manager for a plumbing wholesale, which required a lot of people … many speeches over the years, something she trained for through Toastmasters. One of her favourite hobbies is … motivation and its rewards.  … I will always be grateful for everything I have learned in this role and the great …
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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.
… Centre to host an event at Kamloops’s Riverside Park for International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, 2024. … Outside of work, Stefanie enjoys DIY renovations. Her latest project involves building a waterfall wall feature for … Substance Use at IH? Explore career opportunities      … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …