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Learn how to manage your medication at home and during your hospital stay. Find out how to prevent medication errors.
… medications in the provincial PharmaNet database. For various reasons, not everyone takes their medications as … informed decisions about our care. You may need this list for any medical appointments, visits to your pharmacist, or … any follow-up tests, and when you should book your next visit? Look at the medications you are taking before you take …
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PQI was established to provide physicians with access to advanced training in quality improvement and equip them to drive meaningful system-wide improvement
… to complete training is 4-5 hours. Physicians are eligible for five hours of JCC sessional payment upon completion of PQI Level 1 Training.  To register for Level 1, please email PQI@interiorhealth.ca .  … PQI … For an up-to-date list of PQI projects across the province visit: The Exchange: Quality Improvement Projects Directory … …
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Since starting an addiction medicine program in Grand Forks in 2018 Dr. Mark Szynkaruk has seen powerful success stories of people breaking cycles of addiction.
… don’t show up between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, for example. IH: How does rural practice differ from urban … knows me. When I walk around town with my kids, or go for a bike ride, my patients say hi. There’s trust. IH: What … Will and Aubrey help weed and play with the earthworms. … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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We urge everyone across Interior Health to help prevent injuries for yourself and those around you. Meet two of our trauma physicians here at Interior Health.
… here in the Okanagan, and getting home to Nova Scotia for a long overdue visit with family. Matthew and his kids … Name : Dr. Brenden … “There is no passion to be found playing small in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of …
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Thinking ahead and having a plan can help prevent injuries. Read our tips for creating a plan of your own.
… kit in your trunk:  Have items in it to be prepared for emergencies, and stay warm and hydrated if you have to … by simply slipping, tripping and stumbling, the good news is that many falls are preventable. Adds Kelly: “Older … our blog post:  Play safe this summer: drowning prevention Visit the following webpages: Lifesaving Society BC Canadian …
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A dementia diagnosis can feel devastating, but you can still live well with dementia. Find out how dementia is diagnosed, and what happens next.
… health-care professionals, all in one place. … A diagnosis for dementia and Alzheimer’s is made by a family doctor or a … can also be similar to symptoms of other conditions. “For example, someone who is having some memory issues may be … (PDF) (Alzheimer Society) Preparing for your doctor’s visit (PDF) (Alzheimer Society) … Sometimes we may notice …
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Aftercare provides support to those in recovery during their most vulnerable times: the period in-between substance use treatment services or when going home.
… gives them a safe and supportive path that allows for successes and sobriety,” says Sharlene. “People come out … and want to continue on that path. Some are looking for work, others want to repair relationships with their … -  1-800-588-8717 Métis Crisis Line -  1-833-638-4722 … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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Despite what we might believe about who uses substances and why, or what we see in our communities or in the media, people use substances for many reasons.
… British Columbians. These reports contain recommendations for changes to legislation, or for new programs and policies to improve health. This year, … to end substance use-related stigma, harms and deaths. Visit Moms Stop The Harm's website Learn about …
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A highly skilled registered nurse, Bettina was the missing piece needed to increase health-care services for residents in the hidden gem of Blue River.
… between IH and community leaders to increase services for residents in Blue River. “I wanted to do something where … love the fact that this is a different aspect of nursing for me.” Bettina lives just north of Kamloops and travels … nurse at IH? Explore career opportunities      … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …
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Born and raised in Mexico, Alma has a deep love for Mexican culture, traditions and food. Bringing joy, connection and comfort to people motivates her everyday.
… Alma and her wife lived in the Lower Mainland for about a year but ultimately the small-town lifestyle … practical teaching perspectives, combined with my passion for working in health-care environments, gave me the … career at IH? Explore career opportunities      … Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage Sign up to receive the …