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If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health – you’re not alone. Learn how to access different support services and read helpful resources.
… Use (MHSU) Centre Connect with Access MHSU Services  for more information and links to services to best meet your needs Call a crisis line for immediate assistance (24 hours, 7 days per week): … on the  Mental Health Services Snap Shot  (linear diagram) for links to our mental health services and MHSU Centres View …
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Righting wrongs gives Sharon a sense of purpose at work. There is no typical day in labour relations which makes the job exciting and a great fit for her.
… that's part of what makes it exciting and such a great fit for her. Her job is to represent the employer in grievances. … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the … relations which makes the job exciting and a great fit for her. …
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Learn how to protect yourself from respiratory illnesses like the flu (influenza), COVID-19 and RSV.
… many employers - and they’re publicly funded in B.C. For those hesitant to get their flu shot, keep in mind that … to stop the spread of germs. Wash with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds — especially after coughing, … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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Guided by respect for Indigenous lived experiences and education—and her own experiences and realities Dr. Roseann Larstone works to create safe spaces for care
… British Columbia and the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health. Her transition from academia to … and implementing Indigenous Cultural Safety Education for NH, developing Indigenous health policy, and supporting safe and inclusive work environments for Indigenous staff. “I decided to join the health sector as …
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Naloxone is a widely available, safe and fast acting medication that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. Find out how to get your kit & when to use it.
… an additional dose may be needed. Always call 911 for help even if the person starts breathing again, as an … For the staff at a roadside lodge on an isolated stretch of … highway rushed into the business seeking a naloxone kit for her partner who was experiencing an overdose. "My …
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Teresa LeBlanc works at Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops. She describes herself as an easygoing person who loves to see the long-term care residents & nurses happy.
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Starting your first nursing job can feel overwhelming. To make sure new nurses feel seen and supported from day one and throughout their entire first 18 months.
… To make sure new nurses feel seen, supported and set up for success from day one and throughout their entire first 18 … hired, the regional educators take them under their wing for a full 18 months,” says Rachel Cross from the New Grad … know each other, answer questions and lay the foundation for a successful, supportive relationship Regular check-ins : …
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Chantal’s path to health care was shaped by a deep desire to help others through some of their hardest moments.
… weeks of owning her mare, she placed first in her class for reining—an achievement made even sweeter when the judge … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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Inspired by her community, and what quality of life can be, Marie began her career in health care to broaden her understanding of what well-being truly means.
… but to explore as many different avenues as she could. For the first five years after graduation, that's exactly … who make things possible, who solve problems, who advocate for patient needs and who shorten the stay of those in our … In her role as manager, Marie is responsible for sitting on committees that support work in long-term care …
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We are proud, honoured and humbled to be recognized this year, the 10th time IH has received the award.
… municipalities and 54 First Nations communities we serve. For more than 20 years, we've been passionately working and partnering for the health and well-being of everyone in the B C. … ancestral and unceded territories of 54 First Nations com­munities, the largest population in B.C., so we have …