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How to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases
April 17, 2025

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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Let’s talk about Advance Care Planning: Your Voice, Your Choice
April 16, 2025

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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A Peer reflects on the ninth anniversary of the toxic drug emergency
April 14, 2025

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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We are IH: Admin assistant aims to create positive impact
April 10, 2025

Devon has been working in various positions at Interior Health since 2017, and as an administrative assistant to the director of Health System Planning(HSP).

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SAFE provides compassionate care for sexual assault patients
April 9, 2025

All 29 of IH's emergency depts. offer Sexual Assault Forensic Examination services. Confidential and compassionate, SAFE starts with We believe you.

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Community & Culture
We Are IH: Indigenous Lead forges a path to health and wellness
April 3, 2025
Lenora Starr is an Indigenous cultural safety practice lead of St’át’imc Nation advocating for the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples of the Interior.
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How trauma can lead to drug and alcohol use
April 2, 2025
Trauma is a powerful force that can shape a person’s life. Learn what trauma is, and why those who use substances need compassion and understanding.
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Ask the Expert: Why measles should be taken seriously
April 1, 2025
Dr. Miriam Oliver is a paediatrician in Penticton, and has seen vaccine-preventable illnesses. Learn why she's urging parents to vaccinate against measles.
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Community & Culture
Foundation spotlight series: Phoenix Foundation
March 28, 2025
The Phoenix Foundation’s mission is to “Build a Better Boundary.” Learn about the work they do to improve the lives of residents in West Kootenay/Boundary.
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Community & Culture
Nicola Valley Hospital social worker goes above and beyond
March 27, 2025
Since she started working at the Nicola Valley Hospital, social worker Natasha Thys ensures no patient in need leaves the hospital without proper clothing.
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Meet two women who are changing the way we think about water
March 24, 2025
Dr. Charuka Maheswaran and Glory Apantaku are changing conversations around climate, water and health while helping IH address climate change & sustainability.

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A smiling person with cropped hair, beard and mustache wearing a grey collared button-down shirt stands in front of a hillside of grass and trees.
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Supporting transgender staff, clients and patients
March 21, 2025
Mar. 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility. We met with Sage Thomas, a youth substance use clinician, to talk about his experience as a trans man.
A piece of toast made to look like a fox using strawberries for ears, and bananas and chocolate chips for the eyes, and a blueberry for the nose.
Health & Wellness
Using food exploration activities to teach kids about nutrition
March 19, 2025
Food exploration activities give kids hands-on experience with food in a fun and interactive way by letting them explore different foods using their five senses
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Community & Culture
KGH inspires students with Careers in Health Care Day
March 17, 2025
More than 100 grade 10 to 12 students from School District 23 had the chance to explore diverse and rewarding careers in health care at Kelowna General Hospital
A man on a ski hill posing at the camera. Background includes trees, snow on the ground, and a big mountain behind the man.
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We are IH: Clinical pharmacy specialist advances patient care
March 13, 2025
Work plans can change fast for Jarred Kelly, who provides clinical pharmacy services for trauma, critical care and emergency patients at KGH.

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