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5 reasons you'll want to bookmark IH's new event calendar
November 13, 2025

From promoting health clinics to career opportunities, IH’s new online calendar contains health-related events happening throughout the Interior region.

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We are IH: Award-winning Kamloops RN champions best practices
November 13, 2025

Interior Health registered nurse Ilka Chobanova is a testament to how evidence-based best practices can improve patient outcomes.

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Take Our Kids to Work Day inspires future health-care workers
November 7, 2025

On Nov. 5, a record number of Grade 9 students across the Southern Interior spent the day shadowing staff at IH as they explored the world of health care.

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We are IH: Radiology educator finds role rewarding & challenging
November 6, 2025

Erica McDivitt has been serving medical imaging patients for more than two decades. She’s now teaching and mentoring the next generation of X-ray technologists.

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Filipina physiotherapist achieves dream of practising in B.C.
November 5, 2025

After arriving in Canada in 2018, Marianne Danzalan never lost sight of her goal of becoming a licensed physiotherapist.

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We are IH: Unit clerk loves being part of her remote community
October 30, 2025
When April Wright isn’t caring for community members at the West Chilcotin Health Centre in Tatla Lake, she’s getting her hands dirty in her garden.
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5 tips to fall into healthy habits this season
October 27, 2025
Learn how to protect yourself from respiratory illnesses like the flu (influenza), COVID-19 and RSV.
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Fire Fridays at Senpaq’cin School
October 24, 2025
Every Friday at Senpaq’cin School in Oliver, students from k-7 take part in Fire Fridays, a land-based program that connects syilx language, culture and food.
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We are IH: Care coordinator started career in health care at 17
October 23, 2025
Olivia Duncan is long-term care coordinator who started her health care journey as a teenager. She fell in love with the energy of the hospital & nursing staff.
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Health Sciences Academy welcomes second cohort of students
October 21, 2025
A partnership between School District 73, Thompson Rivers University and IH, HSA offers high school students an opportunity to explore careers in health care.
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Beyond the Buzz 2.0 contest seeks youth views on tobacco, cannabis, vaping & alcohol
October 17, 2025
The Interior Health (IH) Legal Substances Team and the YOUTHWISE Advisory Group are excited to launch IH’s annual youth poster contest

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We are IH: LPN thrives on compassionate care
October 16, 2025
Emily Davidson is continually reminded of her why and inspired by the resilience of patients, their families and her colleagues.
A person sitting on a park bench wearing a red jacket and black beanie accepts a cup from another person standing nearby in a light blue coat.
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How housing and health are connected
October 15, 2025
Housing is a right. IH’s Health & Housing Program Plan aims to improve health-care access for people experiencing housing insecurity and those living outdoors.
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We are IH: Recruitment advisor finds purpose in growing careers
October 9, 2025
Sahra joined IH just two months after graduating from Okanagan College, and has served in many roles with IH that led her to where she is today.
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Stop guessing – Drug checking saves lives
October 6, 2025
Interior Health has non-judgmental drug checking services throughout the Interior region. Samples as small as a grain of rice can be tested.

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