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Celeste likes to bring creativity to her role at Interior Health. She is also reliable, hardworking & dedicated, receiving her 10-year anniversary pin in 2021.
… at some point during the film. “I tend to check my eyelids for holes!” Outside of work, you’ll find Celeste …
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A new mural by artists Jorden and David Doody, and syilx artist Sheldon Louis in a courtyard in the McNair psychiatric unit supports wellness and recovery.
… that support not just treatment, but healing.” Funding for the mural also came from contributions through hospital … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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Sully is a certified therapy dog who, with his handler Mike, visits patients and staff at RIH bringing comfort and moments of joy to those who need it most.
… started as a therapy dog in December 2025. He and his Dad visit the fifth and seventh floors at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops every Tuesday. It’s a joy for them both. “I’m all about staff wellness,” shares Sully. … floor, and I look at Dad and I’m wondering, ‘Did I sign up for this?’” he laughs. Sully, however, mostly shakes a paw, …
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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.
… of improvements have included: Rapid flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Speed humps to reduce vehicle speed … team . Road safety is among the three priorities for injury prevention in B.C. This map depicts recipients of … transportation by the year 2030. By making roadways safer for active transportation users, roads also become safer for …
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Currently a Clinical Educator in Health Services for Community Living, Wanda Handschuh enjoys working with clients and their caregivers.
… able to help a distraught man find the insulin he needed for his wife, who had been admitted to hospital.  While one … We Are IH going: “Tanya works a very difficult case load for just one person. She comes to work with a smile and a … Currently a Clinical Educator in Health Services for Community Living, Wanda Handschuh enjoys working with …
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Indigenous leaders came together at the Arbour in Tk’emlups te Secwépemc.
… and benefits of using traditional plant in teas for healing purposes.  “Some of them are good for sore throats like the Rat Root,” she noted. “The calming … governments, Aboriginal partners and others to prepare for climate change,” noted Interior Health’s Lead for Climate …
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Kris Scott, formulary coordinator for Interior Health pharmacy services, is passionate about quality improvement.
… He is part of a committee addressing this issue for B.C. hospitals called the B.C. Health Authorities … drug shortages, share information and determine strategies for management,” Kris says. “In this role, I am able to … with a colleague from Fraser Health to propose a process for province-wide drug shortage memos that was implemented at …
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When a baby is born prematurely or is sick, or when a mother’s milk isn’t available, pasteurized donor breast milk is the next best thing.
… to the value and benefits we know human breast milk has for the health of babies.” …
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Thousands of volunteers of all ages work alongside our staff across our region. Read how volunteers are making a difference in delivering outstanding care.
… really brighten a patient’s day or ease a stressful moment for families navigating the healthcare system.” Paving the way for the next generation of health-care workers A unique … Kamloops student health-care program celebrates milestone For many students, the experience offers valuable insight …
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Emily Davidson is continually reminded of her why and inspired by the resilience of patients, their families and her colleagues.
… a nursing diploma. “Listening to her stories—her passion for nursing and her ability to help others inspired me to … they need to thrive.”  With such deep compassion and care for her patients and a strong sense of purpose, it's no … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …