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Resilience, tenacity, hard work, and courage are what drove Sheneile Black to turn her hardships into success.
… my life, making me the person I am today.”   Working for IH as a relational security officer is a new journey for Sheneile, where she has found an outlet to connect with … Trendsetta Kouture, which sells unique fashion clothing for men and women. Additionally, her favorite hobby outside …
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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, belonging and accessibility often means that …
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A partnership between Indigenous vendor Medical, Surgical and Safety Supplies, IH & the Provincial Health Services Authority took a step forward in June 2024.
… It was great to visit the seven IH sites. The greatest benefit of being there … Norrie Tennant, PHSA lead, Customer Relations & Promotions for IH, says MSS’s story was well received by IH staff. Both … certified Aboriginal Business through the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and the largest Indigenous-owned …
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Learn about foundations in the Interior Region that raise funds to support medical equipment, care needs and innovative local initiatives in their communities.
… all have a stronger health system.  We are also thankful for the many auxiliaries who work alongside foundations to … to do our part in making our community a better place for all. … The East Kootenay Foundation for Health is a non-profit society incorporated on July 19, …
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Dwayne Schroeder has spent over 11 years with Interior Health. It’s the day-to-day interactions that really make him appreciate his career.
… Dwayne works for Three Links Manor, a long-term care facility in Kelowna. … what happened the night and day before. He’s responsible for getting 10 residents ready for the day. He then helps in the dining room, serving and … to work and someone tells me ‘so and so has been asking for you all day,’ it really makes me feel good to know that I …
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Born in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Jenna Hunter’s career and life has come full circle.
… shake it off ever since. Eighteen years later, her passion for supporting others, rooting for the underdog, and her dedication to embracing the role of … Jenna’s enthusiasm, her love for seeing others achieve their goals and her dedication to creating learning opportunities for everyone lead her to become one of the first clinical …
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Camie Lewis is a nurse practitioner at the Kelowna Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinic. She shares her story how she incorporates harm reduction in her work.
… Cammie Lewis has been a nurse for more than 20 years and a nurse practitioner for the past 10 years. During the last five years, she has … work took on a more harm reduction focus. “It’s a good fit for me and there’s a huge need right now due to the … skeptical," Cammie admits. "I was afraid it was an excuse for not doing more upstream work, like poverty reduction, …
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Franz, a registered nurse with Interior Health for over 25 years, loves being able to help patients in a multitude of health-care settings.
… of health-care settings “so I can make a difference for them and they feel cared for.” He especially enjoys meeting patients from his own … between an experienced professional and a student) for about 60 nursing students while working for IH, and is proud to have received numerous thank-you …
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Check out new by youth for youth posters about the risks of tobacco and vaping.
… the evaluation criteria. They each received an honorarium for their efforts. … their poster on the importance of ceremonial tobacco for Indigenous traditions and how it differs from every day … “Please don't start because it's hard to stop and bad for your health,” regarding commercial tobacco use and …
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Sahra joined IH just two months after graduating from Okanagan College, and has served in many roles with IH that led her to where she is today.
… to moving hives in and out of orchards in the community for pollination in the spring. She says the experience instilled a passion for buying local and supporting local farmers and producers, … our teams in adjusting to new and changing processes.” For Sahra, Reconciliation means acknowledging and learning …