Breathe Well is an at home program that helps patients being discharged from hospital to manage their Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is meant to provide intensive home-based respiratory care, education, and case management to address the causes that have led to an acute care visit, including Cardio Respiratory Home assessments, COPD Flare up Plans, ongoing education and home based activity programs; Inhaled Medication Education and review, as well as Tobacco Dependency Counseling. This service is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Health care assistants make a big difference in our lives. Meet three IH HCAs who provide personal care services to vulnerable patients, clients & residents.
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Deb is an introspective leader who values empowering others to express themselves. After a 33-year career at IH, she’s looking forward to her retirement.
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Brooke loves her job as an ultrasound technician not only because of what she gets to do, but because of the team she works with at Royal Inland Hospital.
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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Interview with Wilfred Barnes, a syilx/ Indigenous Elder & syilx knowledge / nsyilxcn language educator and consultant, about the work and experiences with IH
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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
While breastfeeding is natural, it’s not always easy and can take time, patience and support. There are many caring people who can help you on your journey.
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