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More than 100 grade 10 to 12 students from School District 23 had the chance to explore diverse and rewarding careers in health care at Kelowna General Hospital
… Stories@IH: Academy ignites high school students’ passion for health careers The day was a resounding success, sparking … We provide career exploration experiences for grade 10, 11 and 12 students, as well as high school and post-secondary students and community members. For questions about Career Exploration , email the …
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Stephenie has lived in Vancouver, Ontario, and Vernon and brings her fun and positive attitude to her role as an administrator at Vernon Health Unit.
… “I’m willing to speak up though it’s a fairly new skill for me,” she admits.  … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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Access resources to support and promote the health and wellness of medical staff.
… Program provides immediate access to clinical support for individual physicians, physicians-in-training and their … Giving Back provides free psychological services for all frontline health care workers supporting pandemic response.  Visit the Giving Back website to access the contact …
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Lillooet Hospital holds a special place in Jessica McLellan's heart. A 3rd-generation resident of Lillooet, she has served as LDHF's chair since 2018.
… My sister Crystal is also a RN, and we work side by side. For me, the hospital is more than just a workplace—it's … and outcomes. Our work helps increase job satisfaction for staff, supports better outcomes for patients and families and makes a real difference in our …
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Erica McDivitt has been serving medical imaging patients for more than two decades. She’s now teaching and mentoring the next generation of X-ray technologists.
… Erica’s clinical educator role is incredibly fulfilling for her and she feels the appreciation from those she … It may sound small, but it made me feel very appreciated for all the hard work in mentoring them." … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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From promoting health clinics to career opportunities, IH’s new online calendar contains health-related events happening throughout the Interior region.
… we also run clinics to deliver services in your community. For example, we have hosted immunization clinics to help … IH hosts free, drop-in parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months called Baby Talk . These … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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This holiday season, let's keep the roads safe for everyone. Give yourself and others the gift of peace of mind and don’t drive high. Here's why.
… nearly twice as likely to believe drivers will be caught for alcohol impairment (41 per cent) than for cannabis (23 per cent). … 2 : “I won't get caught.” Fact: Police can and do test for cannabis impairment using sobriety tests, roadside … impairs judgment and motor skills. There is no safe level for driving. Myth 4 : “I have a high tolerance.” Fact: …
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Inspired by her aunt’s career as a pharmacist, Angela became a pharmacy technician to use the hands-on aspect of compounding to benefit patient care.
… Angela has been with Interior Health (IH) for an impressive 20 years, which she describes as “a great … growth and responsibilities,” she says.  A typical day for Angela is spent navigating workflow for efficiencies, collaborating with her co-workers, … What does the future look like for Angela? “Inside of work, I look forward to helping grow …
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Cottonwoods Care Centre coordinator Lia Sambrielaz has been sharing small acts of kindness at IH for 37 years.
… operations and staff supervision, and acts as a resource for staff members by providing mentoring and assisting with … passed. Many people were involved in making this happen for her. While we had her in the pool, an aquatic class was … that she used to attend, so this had great meaning for her. Witnessing her smile was so satisfying for all …
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Two new modular homes have arrived at Sunnybank Retirement Centre, marking a major step in the Town of Oliver’s Housing for Healthcare Workers Initiative.
… guest suites, finding a place to stay can be a challenge for the health‑care professionals who keep local services … a major step forward in the Town of Oliver’s Housing for Healthcare Workers Initiative . Once complete, the units will provide dedicated accommodation for travelling health‑care professionals who support local …