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Learn how we’re accountable to the public. Read more about Ethics at Interior Health
… and improve services. Ethics involves a systematic method for deciding what to do and when to do it. Every decision, … research participants, researchers and the organization. For more information visit our Research Ethics Review page . … anyone within IH. If you are facing a difficult decision for yourself or someone else, please contact Clinical …
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Learn how health care is delivered in B.C. and how to access services.
… As soon as you arrive in B.C., apply for the Medical Services Plan  (MSP), the province’s medical … such as those holding study and work permits valid for six months or more Applicants for permanent resident status who are the spouse or child of … register. Without a primary health-care provider, you can visit an  Urgent and Primary Care Centre  or a walk-in health …
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More than 450 middle and high school students in Salmo, Creston & Lumby rolled up their sleeves to explore health-care careers thanks to this year’s Roadshow.
… Travelling Roadshow continues to be a powerful tool for both outreach and education across the Southern Interior. … with School District 22 to host an Experience Health event for local grade 7 and 8 students. The event focused on … as well as post-secondary students and community members. Visit our Career Exploration webpage For questions about …
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Access supports and services to improve the health of you and your baby.
… before or during pregnancy. Learn how to protect yourself. Visit our Cannabis Information for Families webpage . Take steps to quit smoking and … fertility so that you can learn when the time is right for you. Sometimes getting pregnant may be difficult. … beliefs and values around raising a child. Make a plan for the division of household chores. Discuss how each parent …
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Brandy Hagel, the registered nurse (RN) from Kelowna Hospital who reunites a pediatric patient with their stuffed bunny
… was given a unique opportunity to study abroad in Tanzania for two months. In Tanzania, Brandy and her colleagues … and tools to be sustainable farmers.  A particular school visit impacted the direction of her career path significantly. One day the group paid a visit to a segregated school for HIV-positive children. The …
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Find out how to access the health care you need if you're living situation changes due to a wildfire
… water notifications Assessing sewage disposal systems for damage and repair Wildfire Smoke  | BC Centre for Disease Control Wildfires and Your Health | HealthLinkBC … contact First Nations Health Benefits at 1-855-550-5454 . Visit the First Nations Health Authority Wildfire Response …
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Learn about the public health requirements for holding a major event in the Interior Region.
… If you are planning a major event, you are responsible for organizing the event in a way that protects public health … A clean, safe water supply is required for food preparation, cleaning, sanitation, and personal … Health Officer  to discuss whether you need to apply for drinking water approval for your event – you must apply …
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Alcohol is the most used psychoactive drug in Canada. Find more information the impacts of alcohol and recommended guidance here. 
… back on the amount of alcohol you drink can be great for both your body and mind. You can expect to see positive … is to assess how much you’re drinking. Read our tips below for cutting back your alcohol intake.  … Your Limits with Alcohol Guide from Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction. Be social:   Grab a coffee, …
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Access resources to stay safe and minimize death, disease, and injury from behavior that involves risk such as substance use and sexual activity.
… Harm reduction programs provide supplies for safer injection, safer smoking and safer sex.  Safer Sex … Needle distribution is also supported by the BC Centre for Disease Control, Ministry of Health and CATIE - Canada's source for HIV and hepatitis C information . Learn more about harm …
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Access applications for the Meditech health information system used by physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, medical students and dentists.
… . To access more MEDITECH resources including how to's, visit our  Discover Clinical Technology: Provider Resources … or view all document types. PDF Resources Request - Form for Electronic Documentation Access Electronic Incomplete … Direct Documentation Guide – Fluency Direct Installation for macOS Guide – Fluency Direct Installation for Windows …