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How to enjoy lakes, pools and rivers safely this summer
July 4, 2025

Keep you and your loved ones safe with these tips to prevent drowning when enjoying water activities.

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We are IH: Service, strength and a dose of horsepower
July 3, 2025

Chantal’s path to health care was shaped by a deep desire to help others through some of their hardest moments.

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Foundation spotlight series: South Cariboo Health Foundation
June 27, 2025

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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Lillooet Secondary students get head start in health-care careers
June 26, 2025

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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We are IH: Communications consultant learns and grows every day
June 26, 2025

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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Health & Wellness
New alcohol screening questions in EDs connect patients & care
June 25, 2025
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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Community & Culture
We are IH: Indigenous Engagement lead values holding space
June 19, 2025
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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Health & Wellness
Get help with alcohol use in the privacy of your home
June 18, 2025
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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Community & Culture
IH regional educators set new graduate nurses up for success
June 16, 2025
Starting your first nursing job can feel overwhelming. To make sure new nurses feel seen and supported from day one and throughout their entire first 18 months.
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Community & Culture
We are IH: Nursing unit clerk prioritizes residents' happiness
June 12, 2025
Teresa LeBlanc works at Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops. She describes herself as an easygoing person who loves to see the long-term care residents & nurses happy.
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Ask the Expert: Sun safety & sunscreen tips for babies & children
June 11, 2025
Follow these pediatrician-approved tips and guidelines for keeping children and babies safe in the sun.

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A woman with long dark curled hair and hooped earrings is sitting on a rock with greenery in the background. She is dressed as El Charro Negro, wearing a traditional Mexican black charro suit and a wide-brimmed hat, a red tie around her waist with gold tassels up her legs and on her breast pocket.
Community & Culture
We are IH: Activity coordinator brings joy to seniors
May 29, 2025
Born and raised in Mexico, Alma has a deep love for Mexican culture, traditions and food. Bringing joy, connection and comfort to people motivates her everyday.
A person in a high-vis safety vest, jeans, botts and pink toque holds up a stop sign at a busy intersection on a snowy day.
Community & Culture
Community grants to help make roads safer in the Interior region
May 28, 2025
Vision Zero grants help communities make roads safer for all users but especially vulnerable ones. See how communities are putting their grants to use.
A smiling woman with long blondish hair and black sweater and plaid top grasps the hand and arm of an older man with white thinning hair, a mustache, glasses and white cableknit sweater
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Creating moments of joy at IH’s Adult Day Services programs
May 27, 2025
Adult day services programs offer social interaction & camaraderie for those who may lose their independence at home. They also provide a respite for caregivers
a little girl plays with wooden building blocks with her mother
Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
How SLPs help babies and children find their voice early in life
May 26, 2025
Worried about your child’s communication development? A speech-language pathologist can help! Learn about SLPs & this free service. It’s never too early to ask.

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