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Born in South Africa, raised in Florida and England, and now serving KGH, Kelly Monks’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary and inspiring.
… began working towards getting her nursing licence in B.C. “For 15 years, it had been my dream to live in Canada,” she … passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)—the licensing exam every … employment with Kelowna General Hospital. After practising for a few months on a Provisional Registration, I completed …
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Learn about the connection between good oral health and preventing falls.
… of falling and getting hurt? Brush your teeth or dentures for two minutes at least twice daily Floss your teeth at … by listening to the following clips: People most at risk for falls Preventing falls Impact of falls … For more information about fall prevention, visit our  Accessing Seniors Health Services page . …
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About four in 10 cases of cancer are preventable through healthy lifestyle behaviours. Learn more about what you can do to reduce your risk of cancer.
… impact air quality Getting vaccinated:  There are vaccines for some viruses that are known to contribute to cancer, such as HPV Please visit BC Cancer's Preventing Cancer webpage for more healthy living tips. …
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Once again Interior Health has been honoured with B.C.’s Top Employer Award, and has been honoured as one of the country’s best employers for young people.
… We have our employees to thank for this achievement – to our younger employees for continuously showcasing a passion for their craft with a desire to learn and grow; and to our … in exploring career opportunities with Interior Health to visit Jobs.InteriorHealth.ca to view all current job postings. …
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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.
… ask you a few questions to get you started. You can also visit one of our MHSU offices . You can also work with your … This could be your family doctor or nurse practitioner. Or visit your local Health Centre or urgent and primary care … response teams can provide immediate support. Call 911 for urgent, immediate help.   …
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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.
… Our nurses provide confidential testing for HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other … infections. Our team also offers ongoing support for people living with HIV, including case management, … through Interior Health. Choose the option that works best for you. …
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Substance Use Connections bridges hospitals and community health services like detox, offering compassionate support for patients who use substances.
… When the Substance Use Connections team receives a referral for someone who has arrived at a hospital, a team member … social workers—provide a comfortable and reliable presence for individuals in the hospital. The skilled team supports … professionals when the patient may not be able to advocate for themselves. The team also provides information about …
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If you're uncomfortable with your relationship to alcohol, we offer a detox program that's done from home. Learn more about outpatient withdrawal management.
… it began in 2022. “We know there can be many barriers for people to access detox programs through the hospital or … one that requires medical treatment. It can be dangerous for people with serious alcohol use disorder to go through … our team a call to see if this program is the right fit for you or your loved one. We’ll support you through the …
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… travelling to client’s homes. The demographic cared for are generally medically fragile, cognitively complex, and … school diploma and your HCA certificate at the same time! For more info, follow these steps: E-mail  … postings  to see what kinds of opportunities are waiting for you after graduation Check out the video below to see …
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Educate yourself on strokes so you can respond quickly, as minutes can save lives and loved ones.
… change in the ability to walk There is usually no pain For more information, refer to the Face, Arms, Speech, Time … For more information, visit: …