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Deb is an introspective leader who values empowering others to express themselves. After a 33-year career at IH, she’s looking forward to her retirement.
… it’s hard to put into words my gratitude and admiration for the organization of Interior Health and the incredible … know about Deb is that she enjoys painting abstract art. For her, painting is a journey of self-reflection and a … after 33 years with IH on October 31. She’s excited for a new chapter in life, and the new experiences that …
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After a cancer diagnosis is made, treatment planning begins. Treatment options primarily include surgery, systemic therapy and radiation therapy.
… cancer, please go to the BC Cancer Types of Cancer page for more information. Cancer surgeries are done by surgeons … and your health-care team. Learn more about how to prepare for surgery … BC Cancer Systemic Therapy page is an excellent resource for more information related to these types of treatment. …
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Learn about overdose prevention, treatment and who to contact if you’re in a crisis or experiencing/witnessing an overdose.
… immediately If you’re in crisis call  1-888-353-2273  for immediate assistance (24 hours, 7 days per week) View … concerned about overdose activity in your community, visit  our Harm Reduction page When there’s a drug or toxic … email notifications when there’s an alert or opt-in for text alerts through Toward the Heart  by sending the …
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Learn about the steps to follow to conduct a research project within Interior Health.
… There are several funding agencies for researchers. These organizations offer funding programs … Institutes of Health Research or Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research ) Non-profit foundations (e.g. Kelowna … Principal investigators are responsible for the oversight of their study. Contact us for help with …
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Health officers work with food operators to help ensure food sold to the public is safe to eat. Here’s how you can spot a vendor that isn’t permitted by IH.
… to help ensure food sold to the public is safe to eat. “For approved facilities we do a review to ensure food safety standards are met,” Marion explains. “We check for proper hand-washing stations, ensure everything is … use,” Marion says. “They may have kids and pets around, for example. There’s no oversight to prevent …
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March 31 marks National Indigenous Languages Day, a day to celebrate and honour Indigenous languages in Canada and the voices of the land..
… Métis partners to develop Canada’s National Action Plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages . … language learning resource The Gabriel Dumont Institutes for  Michif language resources   The  Inuktut Tusaalanga  site for Inuktut language resources …
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As a young child, Julie Davenport struggled to be understood. Now she oversees Early Childhood Development programs, thanks to a speech-language pathologist.
… of her smile, her kind voice and her endless patience for me.  I loved my time with her, she did not get frustrated … as the director of the Early Childhood Development program for all of Interior Health that includes Speech-Language Pathology, and long-term care for North Okanagan. It brings me so much joy to oversee a …
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A recent graduation ceremony in Lillooet became the backdrop for celebrating the accomplishments of a cohort from the Health Career Access Program.
… when discussions between the parties laid the groundwork for offering the Health Care Assistant Program (HCAP) in … Access Program, while they received education stipends for the duration of their studies at Okanagan College . This … of their journey. She also set a strong foundation for their learning by conducting an in-person Provincial …
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For Ashley Ogilvie nursing unit assistant, the best part of being on a health-care team is the collaboration with doctors, nurses and other professionals.
… my emotions openly, and I take pride in being there for people when they need support or assistance.” As a … children, Ze and Ethan, and to my mother, Brenda, for being my pillars of support through every challenge life … strength have been invaluable, and I am forever grateful for their unwavering presence in my life.” …
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Suzie Kinnunen has been a respiratory therapist and respiratory patient educator at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) for the last three years.
… more. Asthma education programs are available through IH for pediatric and adult patients. These programs offer … herself as a homebody at heart with an inclination for adventure—if her daughter Azraya joins! “I love watching … the Stories@IH email digest twice a week to your inbox Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage …