We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Every week Interior Health employees or medical staff will be featured through our News@IH website and our weekly In the Loop Roundup email newsletter.  You can feel the passion and positivity radiate from Tannis when she is around. Her kind demeanour, caring heart, passion for helping others and her growth mindset play a crucial role in her successful career. As the Manager of the Primary Care Network in Central Okanagan at CHCS over the past two years, she is proud to be a part of IH. She continues to be inspired to work in Primary Care as it affords her the opportunity to participate in improving the health of all through a preventative, patient-centered, team-based approach. As a lifelong learner, she is always looking for new opportunities to expand her educational background. Her current exploration is in reviewing educational programs for coaching. The proudest moments of Tannis’ career have been over the past two years at IH being able to be a part of many incredible programs and projects including Public Health, Primary Care, Urgent and Primary Care Centres, and COVID-19 responses. Success within these programs and projects has come from being able to work with many dedicated IH staff and enabling teams. She is proud to be able to support and work with such amazing and passionate individuals. She looks forward to continued work with great people and teams in Interior Health and being a part of the ever-changing health-care landscape. Original art by Tannis Andersen Family is extremely important to Tannis and her relationships are a reflection of that. Born in Red Deer, Alta., her family soon moved to a small rural community, Gem, where she grew up surrounded by her family. After having a family of her own, two years ago they moved to the Okanagan to plant roots and live in such a beautiful and amazing place where they can enjoy many family activities year-round. An explorer at heart, she continues to explore unknown worlds through reading and painting. These hobbies allow her an escape and gain creative insight. Thank you for all that you do, Tannis! We are so happy you and your family have chosen the Okanagan and IH to live in. Tannis and her family.   Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Tannis's nomination of Rachel Thibault keeps the We Are IH loop going: Health Unit Aide at Outreach Urban Health Rachel goes above and beyond in her role every day to help support the clinic, staff, and patients. She really is the fabric that holds Outreach Urban Health together. If you need anything completed or need to know anything about the clinic Rachel is the first person everyone turns to and relies on. All you have to do is ask and she completes the work efficiently and compassionately.

We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Every week Interior Health employees or medical staff will be featured through our News@IH website and our weekly In the Loop Roundup email newsletter.  To help us celebrate National Respiratory Week, we are excited to feature Jacqueline Turvey, RRT, CRE, CTE, and the Coordinator at Integrated Primary and Community Care Program/Primary Care Respiratory Therapist at Interior Health in Kamloops for the past 13 years. Over her career, she has made an incredible impact working within her community of Kamloops and supporting the Primary Care offices in a variety of cases. As an educator, every day at work she pursues her passion for helping others in their homes, physician offices, or in her own office. One of her most satisfying projects was an Emergency Preparedness Class (specifically relating to forest fires) for her clients. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, as they shared how they felt safer and more aware of what they can do to help their breathing stay in control during forest fires. It’s moments like these that bring everyone together and help us support each other through tough times. “I love my job because it offers so much variety. Some days I feel like a detective trying to put together pieces of information to figure out how to best help one of my clients. There is so much job satisfaction in supporting a client and knowing that it is the support/information that we provided that is the thing that helps them feel better or improve their quality of life.” One of her proudest moments at IH was being recognized by Chris Mazurkewich, the past president and CEO, of Interior Health in September 2018 for her Emergency Preparedness work with her clients. Thank you for your phenomenal contribution, Jacqueline! Looking back through her career, Jacqueline reminiscences on opportunities she was able to experience as an RT. A highlight was participating as a volunteer for four years in an international project to Guyana called Global Access to Spirometry Project (GASP) led by Dr. Bob Levy, Respirologist, and Carmen Rempel, RRT, CRE, both from VCH. Working in such a collaborative environment, Jacqueline continues to inspire others and be inspired by the knowledge and professionalism of the different clinicians and Primary Care providers that she works alongside. Her clients continue to inspire her in her purpose to help people be their healthiest and best self, one breath at a time. Family is very important to Jacqueline. She is currently raising her family in her hometown of the Secwépemc / Kamloops territory balancing her professional and personal life. As a mother, wife, and person of First Nations heritage, she values having fun, laughing, and creating memories with her loved ones. In her downtime Jacqueline likes to express her creative side while playing the ukulele, making jewelry, painting, knitting/crocheting, gardening, and cooking (especially fresh from her own garden!). Jacqueline and her team, among our other frontline workers, have been working exceptionally hard during the COVID-19 pandemic and we are so proud of their tenancy, innovation, and contribution to keeping us safe. Thank you so much for all that you do, Jacqueline! Nominate a colleague or join in yourself with the We Are IH submission form. Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Jacqueline's nomination of Lisa Mullen keeps the We Are IH loop going: Lisa has been with IH for over 15 years at the same site (KPCC) which is amazing. She is a talented baker and when we used to have staff parties everyone would look forward to her treats. Clinicians, Primary Care Providers, and other clerical staff look to her for her expertise and organization skills. She provides leadership and stability at our site and she models the values that create a wonderful workplace culture. Her wonderful personality, kind ways and her calm presence are lovely to be around. Congratulations Lisa on your 15-year long-term service pin at IH! "I would like to extend our appreciation for the amazing work you do. Your diligence, self-motivation, leadership, and dedications are an inspiration to the team and an important role in the clinic!" - Jodie Helm, Lisa's Manager

We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Every week Interior Health employees or medical staff will be featured through our News@IH website and our weekly In the Loop Roundup email newsletter.  As an Acute Care Social Worker at Vernon Jubilee Hospital over the past six years, Natalie is always looking for ways to further her education and career. As a recent graduate from the University of Waterloo’s Master of Social Work program, she continues to provide value to IH, her co-workers, and her patients. With a growth mindset, she continues to learn more each day, lately via podcasts. One of her proudest moments at IH was initiating a conversation with IH’s President and CEO Susan Brown regarding racism in our health-care system and having an opportunity to discuss the ways IH is working on acknowledging and improving Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility. This has certainly given her the confidence and drive to continue being a voice in that discussion. We are so proud of you, Natalie, and thankful to have you and your voice at IH. Born in Castlegar, her family moved shortly after to where she would grow up in Coquitlam and Vancouver. Looking for a change, she moved to Vernon 10 years ago and is very happy with her decision to plant roots and grow her career here. She is a member of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation situated on the northeastern part of Manitoulin Island in Ontario and a visitor to the Okanagan/Syilx territory where she lives in Vernon. Natalie feels extremely lucky to work with such an incredible team of social workers in the North Okanagan. The strength and professionalism that they share with their community members and teams inspire her to advocate against health inequities and to work towards demolishing power imbalances that are so often present in our health-care system. Her co-workers describe her as a hilarious, witty, charming, dependable, and authentic person with a great shoe collection. An outdoor adventurer at heart, she loves exploring the beautiful outdoors of the Okanagan road cycling or hiking with her dog, Jack. She is often looking forward to the weekend and spending quality time with Jack searching for the picturesque backdrop for her Dog, Jack’s Instagram account. Follow him on Instagram @cairnjack! Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Natalie's nomination of Allison New keeps the We Are IH loop going: Palliative Care Coordinator of Shuswap Home Health. Allison is a great advocate for improving the lives and care of the community members she serves. She is a leader at Home Health and will go above and beyond to ensure the right care is offered to community members by a knowledgeable and engaged team.

We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Every week Interior Health employees or medical staff will be featured through our News@IH website and our weekly In the Loop Roundup email newsletter.  Growing up in Squamish, British Columbia, Shaylene loved spending time with her friends and family and adventuring the beautiful outdoors with them. Throughout her life, she has always had a passion for helping others and giving back to her community. It wasn’t a surprise to those who knew Shaylene’s heart that at the young age of 17, she took the first step in her career as a Health Care Aide. Inspired by her desire to see the difference a healthcare team can make in a person's life, shortly after she advanced her education and began her career as a nurse. The majority of her career has been in acute care until this April when she was promoted to Team Lead of Home Support at 100 Miles House Hospital. Every time that she can make a difference in a palliative client/family’s life, she feels a sense of pride. Shaylene’s peers would describe her as a passionate person who puts her heart and soul into her job, so her new role in Home Support was a step in the right direction of having an impact on the lives of others. The patients that Shaylene cares for are so grateful for her kind demeanor, caring heart, and positive attitude. Every day she continues to make a difference in the lives of her patients and make a positive contribution to Interior Health. As Shaylene is very family-oriented and values the time she spends with her friends and family she ensures a work-life balance that allows her to spend quality time with her loved ones. Whether they are out fishing, boating, or kayaking, they enjoy taking in the picturesque views around them and making new memories. We are so thankful to have Shaylene as the Team Lead for Home Support at 100 Miles House Hospital where she continues to inspire and lead others to provide the best possible care possible. Thank you for all that you do, Shaylene! Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Shaylene's nomination of Teressa Allwood keeps the We Are IH loop going: Teressa supports her staff in such an amazing way. She is a great manager and encourages the staff to continue to grow in their role. She is a dedicated team member who fosters a positive work environment. She encourages the staff to try to think positively about changes and hurdles. OMH is a better place because of her.

We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Each week we will showcase an Interior Health employee who is working to make a difference in their community. Ken radiates positive energy and makes being at work a happy place simply with his presence. Over the past 12 years as a Housekeeper at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), he has been inspired by working with patients in need, more recently in his current department, the Psychiatry Ward. Whether it’s an ear to listen or helpful advice, Ken always shows up as his authentic self to help others. As a big believer in everyone working as a team, he is always looking out for one another and ensuring that he is offering help wherever it is needed. Ken feels lucky to be working on the Psychiatry Ward where his team feels more like family. It's second nature for everyone to help each other as they work collaboratively as a team to do the best possible job. Born and raised in Richmond, B.C., he is a true outdoorsman, and exploring new areas has always been a passion of his. When Ken isn’t working you can find him exploring the wilderness outdoors, in the woods setting up camp and catching fish for dinner. He loves a getaway with his wife and is looking forward to treating her very soon! Ken feels grateful to work alongside her and be a part of the incredible housekeeping team in Psychiatry at KGH. Thank you for all that you do, Ken, we appreciate you so much! Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Ken's nomination of Amanda Burgess Moffett keeps the We Are IH loop going: “I would like to nominate my wife, Amanda Burgess Moffett, a housekeeper at KGH for over 17 years. She has been Shop Steward, JOHSC Committee, Former Supervisor of Housekeeping at KGH, and currently works as a Housekeeper in Psychiatry. Her constant goal is to help other workers with all of their problems.”

We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Each month, four Interior Health employees or medical staff will be featured through our News@IH website and our weekly In the Loop Roundup email newsletter.  Sean Adams thrives in challenging and high-pressure situations, so naturally, being the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) at the High Acuity Response Team (HART) is a position that he excels in. He started his career in Ontario in 2002 in intensive care units (ICU) and made the move to Kamloops to work in ICU at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in 2012. From there, he transitioned into HART in 2014, and most recently he started as the HART PCC this year. Sean has positively impacted the lives of many. His commitment and hard work were acknowledged by his peers with his nomination for the 2019 Steve Rogers Award. Congrats, Sean! Born and raised in Southern Ontario, Sean was inspired at an early age to choose a career where he creates change and makes a difference in the lives of others. He loves helping people with his expertise and has provided a lot of value to IH with his wealth of knowledge. His peers would describe him as a dedicated and hard-working person who is always living life to its fullest. Those who had the pleasure of seeing Sean’s sensitive side know how big his heart really is. When Sean isn’t working he loves to spend his downtime relaxing at home on his hobby farm with his three dogs with one more on the way! As a volunteer for the Emergency Medical Response Team at Sun Peaks he hits the slopes regularly. He loves to travel though and he is crossing his fingers that he will be able to jet off on his vacation to Hawaii in 2022 (it was supposed to be 2021). We hope you can enjoy your well-deserved time off! Thank you for all that you do for the High Acuity Response Team (HART)! Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Sean's nomination of Jasmin Waterman keeps the We Are IH loop going: Jasmin is a housekeeper and dietary aid at Clearwater Hospital. I pick up in Clearwater quite often and I see Jasmin there on a regular basis. Jasmin is so uplifting and fun. She is super happy all of the time which resonates with everyone that she comes into contact with. If we could all be as spirited as Jasmin the world would truly be a better place, she is such a pleasure to work with. In addition, she is a very hard worker that takes pride in everything that she does in whatever position she is doing that day.

We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Each month, four Interior Health employees or medical staff will be featured through our News@IH website and our weekly In the Loop Roundup email newsletter.  With a love of connecting with others, Nicole chose a career at Interior Health where her presence creates a positive impact on the lives of people in her community. Over the past 2.5 years as the Assistant of Organizational Development & Change/Learning Management Systems at Community Health & Services Centre, Nicole has continued to be inspired by building relationships with her peers and customers. As an avid learner of new skills, Nicole brings so much value to her team as she collaborates with her peers to bring positive change to IH. Her hard work was showcased as she handed over $1,000 to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club for Pink Shirt Day that she led on behalf of IH. It’s moments like this that make Nicole’s favourite quote, “never take anything or anyone for granted”, even more relevant. Born and raised in Kelowna, Okanagan / Syilx (Saay-ilks) Interior Salish, she loves exploring the beautiful four-season playground of the Okanagan. Luckily the golf season is the longest in the country because Nicole loves golfing and the thrill of making a good shot. With a passion for cooking and entertaining, she loves hosting her family and friends over a delicious meal. You may not know this about Nicole, but she loves singing, even if it is mostly for herself. Wanderlust at heart, she is patiently waiting for the time when she can travel again and experience new places. Thank you Nicole for all that you do for your community and Interior Health! Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Nicole's nomination of Tealya Vickers keeps the We Are IH loop going: Tealya will always be there for support, advice, or passing on her extensive knowledge to her team. She is always positive and eager to help and learn. She is a wonderful example of a dedicated IH employee!

We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Each month, four Interior Health employees or medical staff will be featured through our News@IH website and our weekly In the Loop Roundup email newsletter.  Motivated by her desire to help, Carla chose a career that she knew could create impactful change in the lives of others. As a Social Worker for over 10 years, Royal Inland Hospital has been lucky to have Carla as part of the team for the past six years, primarily in Kidney Care Clinic and Transplant programs. Carla’s role has expanded as an active member of many committees: National Conservative Care, Management Committee, BC Pre-Emptive Transplant Committee, and Polycystic Kidney Disease Committee. The proudest moment in her career was being invited as a member of the Ethics Committee. Congrats Carla, well deserved! In addition, she has been trained as a facilitator for the Serious Illness Conversation, and at her local hospital, she has developed and taken the lead for the Palliative Response Team during COVID-19 and is a member of the Morgue Process Committee and Ethics Committee. Born and raised in Kamloops / Secwépemc (She-whep-m), Carla has always been inspired by people in her life, photography, and art. To this day, her favourite hobby outside of work is capturing images with her camera and creating art. As an avid learner, Carla is always educating herself and providing insight and learning resourceful ways to make a change. Her love of caring for people extended past her career as a Social Worker as she took on the role of a volunteer firefighter to serve and protect her community. As motivated as Carla is, she also knows how to work hard and play hard. She enjoys looking forward to the weekend spending quality time with loved ones and creating art. Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Carla's nomination of Annelise Beach & Jenni Culbert keeps the We Are IH loop going: Annelise Beach is always helping out where she can, eager to learn, and a strong member of the Social Work team. Jenni Culbert is the fearless leader of Social Work who encourages the development and personal growth of each member of the Social Work team.

We Are IH is a new recognition campaign to spotlight our people in a real way – through pictures and stories that allow their authenticity to shine through! Each month, four Interior Health employees or medical staff will be featured through our News@IH website and our weekly In the Loop Roundup email newsletter.  When Carly is around you can feel her positive energy, bubbly personality, her caring heart, and her friendly demeanor. As a Senior Administrative Assistant for Home Support at TPM in Kamloops Secwep emc (She-whep -m) / Shuswap - Interior Salish she continues to bring joy and positivity to those around her. Over the past 2.5 years of her career at Interior Health she is continuously inspired by feeling like a valuable piece in such a big wheel of Home Community Care. One of Carly’s proudest moments at IH was when her co-worker, Barbara Olechow wanted to give back some positive light to Carly with a RAAR. She said, “Carly your exemplary work approach is unsurpassable. We all appreciate your time, infectious energy, cheery disposition, and all of your hard work to keep this department running smoothly!” This recognition and appreciation made Carly feel valued and that is exactly why we created the RAAR (Random Acts of Appreciation and Recognition) at Interior Health. When Carly isn’t working, she is spending time with her family and binge-watching her favourite TV show, Friends. Born and raised in Kitimat, British Columbia, Carly is expanding her own family with her second baby on the way this fall! Carly loves helping others and turning their day into a positive one and that shines through in her work. Let’s give some love back to Carly, comment on the social media post, and say hi! Congratulations Carly on all of your professional success and your second baby coming soon! Check back each Friday for the next We Are IH feature. For more information contact EmployeeExperience@InteriorHealth.ca. Carly's nomination of Tayla Mullen keeps the We Are IH loop going: "Tayla is a Casual LPN in our department. She is the hardest working casual I have ever met and is constantly involved and is always working hard to further her training and education to be the best LPN she can be. She is also devoted to working to make our department the best it can be. She is recently engaged and deserves all the good things in life!"