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Teresa Packer is the housekeeping and food service supervisor in Trail; if she isn’t helping out someone at work, she’s likely taking care of family nearby!
… That’s why Teresa has such a deeply ingrained affinity for helping out and taking care of others. Teresa best … asked about why she joined IH in support services, ‘help’ is always a key word. … I enjoy the challenges of what a … on the slopes with her family in winter, or playing team sports in the summer. “I love spending time at Red Mountain …
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Laura-Lee Regnier is a patient care coordinator who works extra hard to ensure that patients have a reason to smile at Interior Health (IH).
… Laura-Lee has been a registered nurse for the past 40 years and has worked at IH for over 26 of those years. She knew from a young age that she wanted … Kelowna General Hospital. What she loves about this role is that even though it is a leadership position, she gets to …
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Jenelle has enjoyed an 11-year journey in health care as a recreation therapist. She works on the short stay unit team at IH.
… Jenelle is responsible for implementing and overseeing individual and group leisure … to her that her two boys were also active and involved in sports at a young age. Jenelle and her family also love to go …
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Summer BBQs are fun but keep in mind - warmer temperatures can turn your feast into a fast-track to food poisoning if you’re not careful. Learn how to avoid it!
… costs and lost productivity a year. … Foodborne illness is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses … Vomiting Diarrhea   Fever Most people recover quickly. But for kids under five, older adults, pregnant people and those … summer and beyond. … Buy cold and frozen foods last so they stay cold longer. Check best before dates, especially on …
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View information on Interior Health’s construction projects, including budgets, schedules and partners. Check out project photos and an overview map.
… oncology clinic at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) is being expanded and relocated into a new two-storey … timely and person-centred care, increasing the capacity for East Kootenay residents to access the care they need closer to home.  … Ministry of Health Ministry of …
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Access information about the responsibilities of and strategies for schools and educators to prevent tobacco and vaping use.
… tobacco and vaping. The best way to approach the subject is by using a holistic approach. Schools can use the … Health Framework , an effective and well-established model for informing action on school health matters, and … in session. The ban also includes vehicles, parking lots, sports fields, driveways, courtyards and private vehicles …
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Trevor Speed, corporate director, facilities management & operations, is passionate about keeping a focus on patients and clients that Interior Health serves.
… and fell in love with everything it has to offer. Trevor is married to Tristin, and they have a seven-year-old daughter, Kiera.  When he isn’t at … Kelowna, snowboarding, golfing, opportunities … We Are IH: Facilities management leader is a strong team player …
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In 2022, Canada saw a 25 per cent increase in HIV cases. Find out why HIV testing is important and how you can get a test without a doctor's referral.
… team? What do you do? Natalie: The Health Outreach team is made up of nurses across Interior Health who provide … and the community, help bridge gaps, find resources for clients, and help with housing and poverty reduction. As … differ because our team members can “meet people where they’re at” whether that be a shelter, on the street, …
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IH offers a range of services to help those who may have mental health, substance use or housing needs.
… Sarah, 35, is a daughter, sister and mother, and now a Kamloops … over many years and recalls her time living outdoors. “For many years I never spent winter inside,” she says. “I … be living out of town, and even that’s not good enough. They’re not thinking about the fact that you also need to …