Carl Meadows is a name synonymous with Pride season at Interior Health (IH), having contributed greatly to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community both at IH and within the wider Okanagan community. As Carl’s retirement draws near, and to mark his last Pride Month with IH, we wanted to send him off in style. Read…
When it comes to stroke, minutes can save lives and loved ones. “Our goal in working together to prevent and treat stroke is really to give people back those essential moments. This is not only walking again, talking again, and eating again, as we used to focus on for a ‘good’ outcome. These…
David Mackie has suffered two major concussions in his football career. He says he’s lucky they haven’t ended his career in the Canadian Football League, but it’s something that weighs heavily on his mind. “It’s something we’re always cognizant about for player safety and it’s not only going to…
Name: Kathleen (Katie) Keegan (she/her/hers)Job Title: Perinatal Social Worker, Primary Care Network Years of Service: 6 Worksite: Rutland Health Centre Community: Kelowna Ancestral Territory: Syilx NationFavourite Quote / Advice to live by: "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not…
Cathy* has no memory of crashing her motorcycle, an event that nearly claimed her life in 2010. She had been riding home to Penticton from Kelowna on Highway 97 after a day at the beach. “All I remember from that day was the blinding sun,” she recalls. “And I have a vague recollection of feeling…
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