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Devon has been working in various positions at Interior Health since 2017, and as an administrative assistant to the director of Health System Planning(HSP).
… previous role, Devon created a standard of work document for the surgical booking clerk position at Elk Valley … vacation. She also recently completed a standard of work for Microsoft OneNote for her current position.  The work that she is most proud … a medical transcription course, hoping to be able to apply for positions within IH,” she explains. “I started off …
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In her new role as EA to IH's chief financial officer, Karen is looking forward to contributing to IH’s objectives, vision and values.
… a positive workplace culture. “I helped implement systems for tracking candidates and contributed to the development of … the development of a new non-contract interview template for the recruitment department, which will launch soon … me most about working at IH is the continuous opportunity for growth. Each day brings something new and rewarding. …
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Learn the signs, care tips and how to seek help if you may be experiencing prenatal depression or postpartum depression (postnatal depression).
… and excited or you may feel sad and anxious. It is normal for new parents to have lots of different feelings and … to experience the “baby blues” which can include crying for no apparent reason, mood swings (happy one minute and sad … usually don’t last more than a couple of weeks, but for some mothers these feelings may get worse or not go …
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Naomi Jensen, Executive Director, Quality & Patient Safety, leads with purpose to drive safer, more inclusive care and inspire teams to create lasting change.
… is to keep improving the health system so it works better for everyone. Naomi finds meaning in helping leaders and … health system safer, more equitable and more supportive for patients, families and staff. … and New Graduate Nurse Coordinator, which grew her passion for helping nurses succeed and improving their experiences. …
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In the 5 years since the In Plain Sight report was released, we’ve made strides towards being a culturally safe organization—but there’s more work to do.
… in some instances. The report emphasized the imperative for cultural safety, accountability and comprehensive system reforms, including anti-racism training for health-care providers, better data collection, and the … says Weir. “One that is culturally safe and inclusive for Indigenous patients, families and colleagues. Again, I …
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Meet Allison Young, CEO of KGH Foundation. Learn why she joined the foundation, her favourite fundraising campaigns and the words she lives by.
… to KGH, I was with Okanagan College, where I raised funds for trades programs—a vastly different cause, but one that … and rewarding experience that allows me to channel my love for relationship-building, team leadership and organizational … primarily focused on raising funds to support health care for the people living in the Central Okanagan and surrounding …
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Interview with Wilfred Barnes, a syilx/ Indigenous Elder & syilx knowledge / nsyilxcn language educator and consultant, about the work and experiences with IH
… I do a lot for my community as well as the Nation. I belong to the critical response team for the Nation that started about 16 or 17 years ago in … “For me there are two sides: there’s always the clinical side … am also involved in a four-year literacy language program for the valley and our Nation. I teach first- and second-year …
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Online health misinformation is everywhere. But with a few skills, and by slowing down to consider the facts, you can learn how to spot health misinformation.
… not necessarily! It can be more complicated than that. For example, sometimes we see people making claims based on … The internet and social media especially are often blamed for the spread of misinformation and disinformation. It’s … who research misinformation have identified a few reasons for the large role that social media plays in spreading …
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Radon, a gas that can cause lung cancer, can be found all over the Interior. Testing is the only way to know how much radon is in your home. We tell you how.
… hours per day. Leave detector or monitor in the same spot for the entire test period, at least 91 days for your long-term detector, or the duration of the monitor test (for example the 4-week library loan period). Test during the … open the package and let the detector sit in your home for 91 days or longer. After 91 days, you can mail the …
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Let’s meet some NPs who are providing patient focused, compassionate care, that improves the health and well-being of patients in the communities they serve.
… are knitters - she often brings projects into work for help) Taaryn enjoys travelling and tasting foods from … of Nurse Practitioners who provide essential care for our loved ones and communities.  … the Stories@IH email digest twice a week to your inbox Visit our Stories@IH blog homepage …