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As well as being a patient herself, Lauren Isber supports Interior Health (IH) clients who need help making medical appointments or using MyHealthPortal.
… and navigating MyHealthPortal. She also provides support for the laboratory when patients need to be called and rescheduled for alternate times or locations. … the system and apply it to the patients I provide service for. What I have learned is that being a health-care worker …
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Brooke loves her job as an ultrasound technician not only because of what she gets to do, but because of the team she works with at Royal Inland Hospital.
… Inland Hospital (RIH), Brooke knew this was the career for her. “When I was growing up, I loved those Where’s Waldo … have never been happier at a job! My team makes it so easy for me to get up every day and show up for them. We are a true team. We are all so supportive of …
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Plant-based Medicine is online resource that teaches you how to use your kitchen to manage and slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.
… had the idea to promote healthy cooking and eating habits for patients on peritoneal dialysis. (This type of dialysis … Interior Health (IH) clients that the program was extended for a second year, and expanded to include patients with … disease (CKD). The goal was to improve the quality of life for those living with CKD, manage health outcomes, and …
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HCAP provides a path for applicants with little to no experience in the health sector to get hired and receive paid training as part of their employment.
… on the institution, successful applicants get a taste for their new profession by working as health-care support workers for a few weeks. Upon successful completion of the program, … centralized recruitment (nursing), whose team recruits for the program and works closely with the participants …
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Kristin Auclair loves helping Interior Health patients get to their appointment with ease and making them feel comfortable in the hospital.
… direct impact she gets to make on patients. A typical day for her includes preparing slates for doctors, specialists and procedures, and assisting … as well as getting registered and handling paperwork for their visits in hospital. … I love being able to assist people who are coming in for procedures or appointments, getting them to their …
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The Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic provides rapid access to addiction medicine specialists to support people living with a substance use disorder.
… ® ). We also offer medicine to help reduce your cravings for alcohol and to reduce how much or how often you drink. If … to a medical professional to develop a safe care plan for you. Request appointment If you need  immediate help , visit your nearest emergency department, or call a 24-hour …
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Bats play an essential role in our ecosystem, but can carry diseases like rabies. Learn the steps to take if you come in contact with a bat, alive or dead.
… (1-855-922-2287) to ask if they need to collect it for wildlife health surveillance purposes. Don't touch the … clothing, thoroughly wash the area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes . Contact your local public health … health official can arrange to pick it up and test it for rabies. Although it's less frequent, other mammals can …
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Interior Health registered nurse Ilka Chobanova is a testament to how evidence-based best practices can improve patient outcomes.
… Ilka says. Ilka has been working as a full-time PICC RN for almost four years. She has become a champion of … Her specialized skill set has ensured exceptional outcomes for patients across RIH and the Thompson-Cariboo region, … can receive expert treatment closer to home. Her advocacy for best practices has led to reduced catheter-related …
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We’re honoured to announce that IH has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, a distinction that celebrates organizations across the province.
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Indigenous Patient Navigator Deb Donald has spent time in nearly every area of Royal Inland Hospital. There are few places in the hospital she hasn’t been.
… It’s been her routine at the Kamloops hospital for more than 17 years, helping Indigenous patients of all … Social Work, Deb feels they are the perfect combination for the work she does.  She’s proud to represent and lend a … trauma in health care. Today, I am their voice to advocate for their journey to be culturally safe and get the treatment …