Interior Health has four stand-alone hospice houses in Kamloops, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton. Several long-term care homes across Interior Health also have short-stay beds (up to 12 weeks) that support individuals with palliative care needs. Speak with your health-care team to learn more.
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With her dedication to clinical excellence & inclusive care, Dr. Hilary Brotherhood isn't just a physician, but a trusted community member & thoughtful leader.
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Health & Wellness
Cold chain management ensures vaccines remain at the correct temperatures during storage, transport and handling. It's a vital system that keeps patients safe.
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Health & Wellness
This Earth Day, meet some of the IH staff and medical professionals behind our environmental sustainability successes in 2024.
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Health & Wellness
Learn about the precautions you can take to prevent tick bites and illnesses, and how to remove a tick on yourself, a family member or pet.
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Interior Health’s Advance Care Planning: Your Voice, Your Choice video series teaches about the purpose and importance of advance care planning (ACP).
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Derrick has lost more than 80 family members & friends to the toxic drug and opioid crisis. He reflects on grief & loss, and issues a plea for compassion.
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