We Are IH: A career inspired by the strength of new moms and dads

February 20, 2025
Simon, Kecia and their late dog Abby enjoying a rainbow.

Name: Kecia Ward (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Nursing Unit Assistant 
Years of Service: 19.5
Worksite: Royal Inland Hospital (RIH)
Community: Kamloops
Ancestral Territory: Secwépemc (Shuswap / Interior Salish) Nation
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: From my always knowing mother: "Be careful the toes you step on today as they might be attached to the butt you have to kiss tomorrow!"

Kecia Ward’s life and career have been shaped by her roots, her passion for health care, and her commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. Born in the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, Kecia brings a grounded, humble perspective to her work at Interior Health (IH), where she has become an invaluable part of the team at the Royal Inland Hospital's (RIH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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