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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.   … If you’re experiencing mental …
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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 … The federal … Benefit … For more information about fall prevention, visit our  Accessing Seniors Health Services page . … Learn …
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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. … About four in 10 cases of …
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… travelling to client’s homes. The demographic cared for are generally medically fragile, cognitively complex, and … one of the biggest employers within the Okanagan region. … Visit the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry website … Visit the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry's - …
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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 … 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays, or visit your nearest emergency department: Interior Crisis Line … nearest you. … Alcohol & Health Help with Alcohol Use … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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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 … the hospital, the team also does community outreach. They visit shelters, supportive housing and organizations like …  -  1-800-588-8717 Métis Crisis Line  -  1-833-638-4722 … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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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.
… in rural areas. … Our team provides confidential testing for HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other … You can print the form or show it on your phone when you visit a participating lab. GetCheckedOnline … On Demand … To find the most up-to-date information on HIV testing, visit HIV Screening and Testing Guide . … In most cases, …
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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 … in exploring career opportunities with Interior Health to visit Jobs.InteriorHealth.ca to view all current job …
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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 … and every person to know the signs and take action.”  … For more information, visit: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke …
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Since she started working at the Nicola Valley Hospital, social worker Natasha Thys ensures no patient in need leaves the hospital without proper clothing.
… Do you have a passion for helping people? Explore  social work  careers at IH! Explore career opportunities          … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …