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Improvement consultant Leslie Bryant is a dynamic and versatile individual passionate about sports, research and community engagement.
… matched her skillset. Leslie secured the position and for the next five years made significant contributions, all … my wheelhouse. It has been so fantastic, the team is super kind and it’s just such a positive and safe … is a dynamic and versatile individual passionate about sports, research and community engagement. … Interior Health, …
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Adult day services programs offer social interaction & camaraderie for those who may lose their independence at home. They also provide a respite for caregivers
… at the Village, and close to two dozen seniors are here for the day. They’ve just finished a light lunch which, along with the day’s schedule, is written on a white board at the back of a long, bright …
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Dr. Kyle Merritt is taking action to protect our planet’s health to protect his patients’ health. Learn more about the work of this emergency room physician.
… was overwhelming and immediate, and Doctors + Nurses for Planetary Health (DNPH) was born. Today, 170 doctors, … working on sustainability projects in and around Nelson. They recently joined a new active transportation committee to … digest  twice a week to your inbox. … Dr. Kyle Merritt is taking action to protect our planet’s health to protect …
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An avid mountain biker shares her story of brain injury and recovery, and the lessons she learned from the experience.
… common causes include falls, motor vehicle crashes, and sports and recreational activities. In my case, I hit my head … were far less serious. A common myth around concussions is that if you don’t lose consciousness or you don’t hit your … hit might not, making it difficult sometimes to know for certain whether a particular blow will lead to a …
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Meet some of the staff behind our Climate Change & Sustainability Roadmap which will guide our climate actions across IH.
… some of the IH staff who helped develop the strategy. They discuss their roles, sustainability and climate change … of the Roadmap and what makes them most hopeful for the future. Everyone across the Interior Health region is encouraged to identify practice, process and technology …
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Access tools and resources to help new medical staff and those who support onboarding and orientation for medical staff.
… our region, resources, policies, key contacts, etc.  Here are some suggestions to get you started: Our Story - learn … (MAA) or site’s Credentialing & Privileging contact for any assistance.   … The Intranet (IH internal platforms) is hosted on Sharepoint Online, this includes the InsideNet …
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Learn about urgent and primary care centres, what services they provide, and when they’re the best option for those with a non-life threatening condition.
… 11 … 80 … A UPCC is not an emergency department – it cannot treat people with … vary depending on the location, but you can be treated for a number of urgent health concerns such as: Minor pain … Learn about urgent and primary care centres, what services they provide, and when they’re the best option for those with …
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Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. Getting the measles vaccine is the best way to prevent getting and spreading measles.
…   Measles is a highly contagious disease that can have serious … vaccine is almost 100 per cent effective and lasts for a lifetime.    Learn more about measles, signs and … to visit a health-care provider,  please call ahead so they can take the necessary steps to ensure you don't pass …
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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.
… out with his wife and two young children. He also loves sports and occasionally dabbles in the odd triathlon race or … here in the Okanagan, and getting home to Nova Scotia for a long overdue visit with family. Matthew and his kids … … Territory : Syilx Okanagan Advice to live by : “There is no passion to be found playing small in settling for a …
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… tissue, spinal cord and brain, the abdomen and joints. MRI is commonly used for: Sports related injuries of the soft tissue and joints …