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Learn how we protect all hospital patients, residents, staff, volunteers and visitors from getting an infection, and the role you can play.
… 80 … Our goal is to protect all patients, residents, staff, volunteers and … We encourage you to politely ask health-care providers if they have cleaned their hands before providing care - a gentle reminder to staff is appreciated. For additional information on cleaning hands, check out our …
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In her health-care career, Shawna Glassel has enjoyed playing a “supporting role” that offers options to a “leading character” to take their next steps in life.
… to be the leading character, but to instead be someone who is present by their side,” she explains. “This would be the person who offers options and resources for that leading character to take their next steps in life. … experience, and show consideration and gratitude that they are willing to share. For someone to speak about their …
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Vision Zero grants help communities make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and skateboarders. The deadline to apply is Nov. 29.
… Interior walk, cycle and roll to get around—choices that are inexpensive, healthy and accessible. The goal of Vision Zero BC is to support local communities in making this kind of travel … of improvements have included: Rapid flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Speed humps to reduce vehicle speed …
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Resilience, tenacity, hard work, and courage are what drove Sheneile Black to turn her hardships into success.
… my life, making me the person I am today.”   Working for IH as a relational security officer is a new journey for Sheneile, where she has found an outlet … hospital behaving aggressively because of life situations they were going through. As I spoke to them and shared with …
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Learn about the precautions you can take to prevent tick bites and illnesses, and how to remove a tick on yourself, a family member or pet.
… Ticks are small bugs that bite and feed on the blood of humans and … be cleaned because infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin. Fortunately, there are precautions … and underarms. If you find a tick, check very carefully for other ticks Check young children for ticks Put the …
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Learn about the Beyond the Buzz 2.0: Youth Voices on Substance Use – Poster Contest and how you can win a prize by sharing your views.
… of commercial tobacco*, cannabis, vaping and alcohol use for a chance to win a  $150 gift card of their choice . It’s … family, school and community.  *Commercial tobacco is not reflective of traditional, ceremonial, sacred and … for schools and adults. … FAQ for Youth Participants Official Rules Contest Entry Form … FAQ for Adults …
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Dr. Dwight Ferris works to support and enable the patient voice throughout the health-care system and advance equity, diversity and inclusion.
… much of his career to treatment of these diseases, and he is a big supporter of the One Health initiative, which he … with COVID-19. A patient with a hepatitis C infection, for example, can now be treated and cured with a short course … 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The clients and public realize when they see that rainbow flag that there are clinicians and …
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This Earth Day, meet some of the IH staff and medical professionals behind our environmental sustainability successes in 2024.
… Roadmap actions In 2024, we continued to implement the 20 actions under our Climate Change and Sustainability … two national awards We received two national awards for our accomplishments in environmental sustainability and … Interior regions. Related Stories@IH: Meet two women who are changing the way we think about water   … Visit our …
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Get the latest research news, highlights and announcements.
… Research Week 2026 Save the date - IH Research Week 2026 is coming May 4-8!  This year, IH Research and the BC SUPPORT … Clinical Trials , British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research ( BC NEIHR ), and the Rural … page for more details! IH Research Week 2025 recordings are available below. … … … … … 5 Days in May 2026 Save the …
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Cariboo Hospital in Williams Lake embodies a resident-centered philosophy designed to support residents’ choices and provide the best quality care.
… The Cariboo Memorial Hospital & Health Centre is a Level 2 … and diagnostic imaging and outpatient hemodialysis units are operated on site. Residential beds are embedded within …