Provides newborn hearing screening, diagnosis and intervention upon birth. Service open to all babies born in BC. In most cases, screening is conducted in hospital before baby and mother are discharged. Otherwise contact your local public health unit and an audiologist will set up an appointment.
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Name: Coreen Duncan (she/her/hers)Job Title: Patient AmbassadorYears of Service: 34Worksite: Columbia HouseCommunity: InvermereAncestral…
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Welcome to the Meet Your Recruiter series, where we bring you closer to the dedicated professionals behind Interior Health's recruitment team…
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Name: Michelle HolmJob Title: Medical Laboratory TechnologistYears of Service: 14Worksite: Kootenay Boundary Regional HospitalCommunity: …
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Foundations in the Interior Region raise funds that support medical equipment, care needs, and innovative local initiatives in their communities.…
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