We Are IH: Kamloops clinical operations manager impacts change

August 29, 2024
Erin and her kids at the Alzheimer’s walk in Kamloops, a charity event to bring awareness about Alzheimer’s.

Name: Erin Blackwell (she/hers/her)
Job Title: Manager of Clinical Operations, Neuro, Trauma and Stroke Unit
Years of Service: 7
Worksite: Royal Inland Hospital
Community:  Kamloops
Ancestral Territory: Secwempc
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: Think globally, act locally.

Erin Blackwell, manager of clinical operations, Neuro, Trauma and Stroke Unit at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops is someone who truly lives by her motto “think globally, act locally.” 

Erin is very passionate about diversity and inclusion in the workplace. So much so, she successfully advocated for rainbow lanyards and rainbow nametags to become available to all staff to promote inclusivity at Interior Health (IH).

“Symbols are important in society, and the rainbow symbolizes acceptance and openness. Health care should be the most inclusive system, as our patients come from all walks of life,” says Erin.

 

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