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Learn about the importance of immunization & vaccines throughout your life, and how they save lives and stop diseases like COVID-19 from spreading.
… vaccines at two, four, six, 12, and 18 months of age. Visit our  Infant & Child Immunization page  to learn  how to … The need for vaccinations does not stop as you get older, as there are … more free vaccines to protect against harmful diseases. Visit our  Adult Immunizations page  for a complete overview. …
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Those with dementia need special consideration during the holidays. Read our tips and advice to make the holidays enjoyable for everyone.
… quantity,” she says. She also offered these tips: Before a visit or outing, check in with your loved one . How are they … Visiting a loved one with dementia in long-term care  for more on sundowning.) Do a health check . It’s also a good … visits and outings short . Aim for 3-4 hours at most per visit or outing and avoid outings that occur day after day or …
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If you’re concerned about your child’s communication skills, the earlier they see a speech-language pathologist, the better the outcomes—and it’s free.
… from birth to kindergarten. “I love to see children for their first assessment when they are under two years of … to troubleshoot things that are challenging. In an initial visit, SLPs like Bonnie look at many areas: How your child … of age) help SLPs plan the most appropriate services for children. These services may include individual or group …
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Access workplace health and safety procedures and training for medical staff.
… ) provides medical staff with a single touchpoint for safety and wellness needs. Developed in response to … in place. For more information on Peer Support - please visit the Medical Staff Health & Wellness page on the Medical … on Medical Staff Safety and Wellness Resources - please visit the Safety at Work page on the Medical Staff [IH] Hub. …
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Thanks to the upgrades to cancer treatment facilities at Penticton Regional Hospital will benefit people in the south Okanagan.
… Community Oncology Network clinic will make it easier for people in the Okanagan to access the cancer treatment and … see the Penticton Regional Hospital oncology unit video, visit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBAWEi2Igek To read the original funding … are saying about the new clinic Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon Lumby   –  “Facing cancer is one of life’s hardest …
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In B.C., you may start a trip in sun and drive into snowy/icy conditions. Read on for tips and steps you can take to make your road travel safer in the winter
… Plan your route – Visit DriveBC.ca to check the current weather and road … night can lead to black ice and slippery conditions. Drive for the conditions – Speed limits are set for optimal conditions. Give yourself extra time, reduce your … Be prepared – Even though you’re inside a vehicle, dress for the weather (boots, jacket, toque, gloves). Carry a …
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The Access Services program is the point of entry for you when you are referred to community MHSU Services.
… meet your needs.  To self-refer, call 310-MHSU (6478) or visit your local MHSU Centre . Or feel free to speak to your family doctor or nurse practitioner to ask for a referral.  When you contact MHSU, an intake clinician … MHSU Centre , or call 310-MHSU (6478).  Referral Form for Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services For …
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​The Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic is a service to help families coordinate the surgeries, assessments, therapies, and monitoring that their child may require.
… at any time, as needed. This service is available for children and youth from birth to age 19 who live in the … until the age of 19. Referrals are also accepted for patients transferring their care to the Interior from … advice regarding feeding issues. Families are invited to visit with our multidisciplinary cleft lip and palate team …
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Syphilis cases are up in the Interior. You may have it and not know it. The only way to be sure is to get tested.
… Getting tested for Syphilis On Demand HIV & Syphilis testing : Drop into any … And it's free! Find your nearest OPTIONS clinic Visit an Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) : Some UPCCs … webpage for the UPCC nearest to you for more information. Visit a Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic : These clinics …
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… region, is a 24 hour a day service that is designed for acute patients like Tim who still need daily visits and … says patients being in their own home is not only good for their own comfort but also improves their mental and … Home aren’t stuck in their beds and can go to the kitchen for a snack,” she notes. “Had they been in the hospital for …