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We Are IH: Nurse practitioner inspired by her clients’ success

Andrea enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Name: Andrea Fieldhouse (she/her/hers)
Job Title:  Family Nurse Practitioner
Years of Service:  14
Worksite: Elkford Health Centre
Community: Elkford
Ancestral Territory: Ktunaxa
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: "There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” – Desmond Tutu

Born in Vancouver, Andrea is a family nurse practitioner (NP) passionate about supporting her clients’ health goals, and offering preventive care to improve the quality of life of her community. She enjoys connecting with people, and describes herself as kind, compassionate and driven.

Learn more about Andrea’s journey with IH

Andrea graduated with her master’s degree in 2009, and has been with Interior Health since. “Back then, there was a handful of NPs working in Interior Health,” she recalls. “Now there’s a robust community. I look forward to seeing our community continue to grow.”

It’s really exciting to be a part of the changes my clients and patients make, and how this affects multiple facets of their lives.

-- Andrea Fieldhouse (she/her/hers)

Andrea feels proudest when her clients achieve their health goals. “They’re excited about what they have achieved. It’s inspiring to be a part of their health team,” she says.

A smiling woman in a black tank top and grey pants holds a blue ribbon in front of an orange dog on a grassy field
Andrea is seen here with her duck toller Barney, who competes in agility training events.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Andrea hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. In warmer months, Andrea does agility training with her duck toller Barney – a passion that takes the pair to competitions.

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