Emergency Health Services provides 24-hour emergency services in many hospital sites. Operating hours may vary in rural communities that provide emergency care; you are encouraged to call ahead to confirm.
Emergency services address urgent care needs for individuals who walk into the department or are transported via ground or air ambulance service. Services are prioritized based on the severity of a patient’s condition upon arrival.
Returning home after an evacuation can be a relief. Depending on how long you've been gone, and the condition of your home, you may need to follow precautions.
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Find out how to access the health care you need if you're living situation changes due to a wildfire
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Wildfires and natural disasters have many impacts on mental health and well-being. Here are some tips that can help with the stress from wildfire season.
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Choosing to practice medicine in a small community in Canada wasn’t part of Babatunde’s original plan, but he’s glad he took the leap.
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The IH Indigenous health & wellness podcast explores the intersection of health & culture in the workplace, everyday lives and patient care.
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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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