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The Enhanced Youth Program is giving these Salmon Arm Secondary students real-world experience in a broad range of health-care roles.
… and nursing roles,” says Dave Ramsay, a career coordinator for Salmon Arm Secondary, and a project champion. “We were … to help them determine if it’s potential career option for them.” Dave approached Interior Health with the idea. He … the Stories@IH email digest twice a week to your inbox Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage   … The Enhanced Youth …
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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 … career at IH? Explore career opportunities        … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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With “no countdown to retirement,” Sherry-Lynn Picheniuk, patient care coordinator and RN, continues to be fuelled by the energy and trust of her colleagues.
… shifts in ambulatory care. When the offer came to train for hemodialysis, she jumped at the opportunity as it meant … and professional growth. And that’s where she stayed for the next 25 years, occasionally also covering for other … career at IH? Explore career opportunities     … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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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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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.” … Donors with babies up to 18 …
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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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As a medical radiation technologist, Greg Kilroy’s goal is to help make patients’ hospital visits as enjoyable as possible.
… hospital … We Are IH: Trail x-ray technician helps care for patients … Learn more about his journey with IH … Explore … Careers@IH … We Are IH: Trail x-ray technician helps care for patients …
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Jennifer was a healthy 43-year-old when she was diagnosed with heart failure (cardiomyopathy). Learn more about heart failure risks, diagnosis & management
… Approaching her condition with curiosity and determination  For the next six years, Jennifer admits she didn’t pay a lot … medications were keeping her stable and she was going for annual cardiologist appointments. Then in 2018, she … with curiosity and determination. “There was no reason for me to have a heart condition, and I thought, there must …
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In her health-care career, Shawna Glassel has enjoyed playing a “supporting role” that offers options to a “leading character” to take their next steps in life.
… “This would be the person who offers options and resources for that leading character to take their next steps in life. … and gratitude that they are willing to share. For someone to speak about their needs for inclusion, … practitioner at IH? Explore career opportunities      … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …