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Community & Culture
Elder's basket inspires artwork for Cariboo Memorial Hospital

A handcrafted basket by Elder Sally Wynja will inspire artwork at the new Cariboo Memorial Hospital, reflecting Indigenous culture, healing and community voices

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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Returning home after an evacuation

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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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
How to speak with kids about evacuations during wildfire season

These communication tips can help relieve the fears and worries of your children and young loved ones ahead of and during an evacuation.

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Community & Culture
Community-minded physician and leader leaves lasting mark

Dr. Neil Crofts reflects on a career defined by leadership, service and a lasting commitment to the communities he served.

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How to take care of your mental wellness during wildfire season

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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Creating pathways to health-care careers together: IH & UBCO
Learn how Interior Health's partnership with UBC Okanagan is creating pathways to health-care careers through student placements and recruitment.
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Connect with Interior Health on social media
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We are IH: Recruitment assistant driven by values
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Adult Day Services supports father, daughter's own social outings
Kathleen Johnson cares full-time for her 88-year-old father, Don. Apple Valley Adult Day Services gives her much-needed respite a few days each week.
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