Pictured above: Team "Nitro Glistening"
Okanagan residents have been putting their hearts and skiis into raising money for cardiac care recently.
The Kelowna Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Club's Stride & Glide event raised more than $48,000 for cardiac care at Kelowna General Hospital.
"The city is growing fast and that means a lot more hearts to care for at our hospital"
- Shannon ( emergency room nurse)
Learn more about heart health by checking out InteriorHealth.ca for tips on how to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle and discover heart procedures and programs in our region.
And find out how the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is working to increase lifesaving cardiac services at Kelowna General Hospital.
SCHF supports 100 Mile House & District General Hospital and health facilities, health projects, and the well-being of health-care providers & patients.
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Thanks to a collaboration between Lillooet Hospital and School District 74, several local Lillooet students got a closer look into health care as a profession.
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Nida has long felt called to pursue a communications position in health care. Today, she’s honoured and feels extremely thankful to be living her dream.
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A new program in IH emergencies invites patients to share information about their relationship to alcohol, normalizing conversations and creating a safe space.
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Connect with Jade Chaboyer-Kondra to learn more about what inspires her, meaningful experiences she’s had throughout her career, and her life outside of work.
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If you're uncomfortable with your relationship to alcohol, we offer a detox program that's done from home. Learn more about outpatient withdrawal management.
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