Angioplasty is a procedure where a balloon is used to open an artery that has become narrowed or blocked by deposits in the wall. The cardiologist inserts a catheter (tube) through either the groin or wrist up to the coronary (heart) arteries. A small metal stent is then permanently placed in the artery to help keep the artery open and relieve your symptoms.
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New laboratory programs at Okanagan College and Selkirk College are helping build the future of laboratory medicine across the Interior.
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Learn how Interior Health's partnership with UBC Okanagan is creating pathways to health-care careers through student placements and recruitment.
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Learn what you can do to ensure you and your family remain safe and healthy this summer.
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Driven by a passion for helping others, former lifeguard Tomas Hucul entered health care to make a positive impact on people’s health and well-being.
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Kathleen Johnson cares full-time for her 88-year-old father, Don. Apple Valley Adult Day Services gives her much-needed respite a few days each week.
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