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IH regional educators set new graduate nurses up for success
June 16, 2025

Starting your first nursing job can feel overwhelming. To make sure new nurses feel seen and supported from day one and throughout their entire first 18 months.

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We are IH: Nursing unit clerk prioritizes residents' happiness
June 12, 2025

Teresa LeBlanc works at Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops. She describes herself as an easygoing person who loves to see the long-term care residents & nurses happy.

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Ask the Expert: Sun safety & sunscreen tips for babies & children
June 11, 2025

Follow these pediatrician-approved tips and guidelines for keeping children and babies safe in the sun.

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Relational Security Officer Program sets new standard for facility safety
June 10, 2025

The Relational Security Officer Program integrates security with health care, and upholds safety, quality & service. Explore an exciting career as an RSO.

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We are IH: Counsellor chose to help people after helping herself
June 5, 2025

It took Laura 12 years to get to where she is today. Having found self-acceptance and self-accountability, now she’s helping others on their wellness journeys.

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Health & Wellness
Get a naloxone kit. Save a life
June 4, 2025
Naloxone is a widely available, safe and fast acting medication that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. Find out how to get your kit & when to use it.
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Summer safety: Tips to protect yourself from summer heat
June 3, 2025
Learn what you can do to ensure you and your family remain safe and healthy this summer.
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We are IH: Activity coordinator brings joy to seniors
May 29, 2025
Born and raised in Mexico, Alma has a deep love for Mexican culture, traditions and food. Bringing joy, connection and comfort to people motivates her everyday.
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Community & Culture
Community grants to help make roads safer in the Interior region
May 28, 2025
Vision Zero grants help communities make roads safer for all users but especially vulnerable ones. See how communities are putting their grants to use.
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Creating moments of joy at IH’s Adult Day Services programs
May 27, 2025
Adult day services programs offer social interaction & camaraderie for those who may lose their independence at home. They also provide a respite for caregivers
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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
How SLPs help babies and children find their voice early in life
May 26, 2025
Worried about your child’s communication development? A speech-language pathologist can help! Learn about SLPs & this free service. It’s never too early to ask.

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On the left a woman in a black jacket and pink toque holds up two frames that display taxidermied bats. On the right is a close up of one of the bats in a frame.
Health & Wellness
What to do if you come in contact with a bat
May 23, 2025
Bats play an essential role in our ecosystem, but can carry diseases like rabies. Learn the steps to take if you come in contact with a bat, alive or dead.
Man in grey cap and red shirt with woman in blue cap and long dark hair standing together smiling in front of a waterfall.
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We are IH: Spiritual health practitioner has found true calling
May 22, 2025
Erik Reimer brings comfort and support to both patients and staff at VJH. He offers a calm, reassuring presence to people during their most significant moments.
A group of young people in casual clothing post in front of a banner that says Southern Medical Program in a school gymnasium.
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Healthcare Travelling Roadshow inspires next generation
May 21, 2025
More than 450 middle and high school students in Salmo, Creston & Lumby rolled up their sleeves to explore health-care careers thanks to this year’s Roadshow.
A body of water which blue-green film on it. A dock can be seen on the right.
Health & Wellness
Why you should avoid water with blue-green algae blooms
May 16, 2025
Learn how to stay safe in B.C. waters when blue-green algae blooms, or cyanobacteria, are present.

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