Publicly Funded Tuberculin Skin Testing is the first step to find out if a person has been infected with the tuberculosis (TB) germ. Medication to get rid of the TB germ is available, if needed. All public health centres provide TB skin testing to individuals who may have been exposed to an active case of TB, in outbreak situations, for medical reasons and for admission to treatment facilities free of charge.
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Community & Culture
Tineke was the first policy specialist hired at IH. For two-plus years, she has helped organize many IH policies.
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Community & Culture
Recent regulatory changes are making it easier for U.S.-trained lab professionals to find a job in Canada. Attractive benefits make the move north enticing.
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Community & Culture
As a doula, Sage Thomas attended a home birth where the family integrated Indigenous ceremonial practices. She’s now practising midwifery in her home community.
/stories/tkemlups-te-secwepemc-grad-offers-midwifery-care-close-home
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Community & Culture
Thirty-five years into her career with IH, Elizabeth Adolph still loves what she does: taking care of residents at Mountain View Lodge in Lillooet.
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Health & Wellness
In the 5 years since the In Plain Sight report was released, we’ve made strides towards being a culturally safe organization—but there’s more work to do.
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Community & Culture
Inspired by her aunt’s career as a pharmacist, Angela became a pharmacy technician to use the hands-on aspect of compounding to benefit patient care.
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