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How the fentanyl patch transformed Andrea’s life
April 29, 2025

Andrea has gone from living in a tent city in Kelowna to full-time employment, owning a car and renting a place of her own thanks to the fentanyl patch program.

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IH volunteers help strengthen our communities
April 28, 2025

Meet 2 IH volunteers who are making a difference in their communities. Teresa volunteers at RIH; Lee Reid of Nelson is active in the seniors' community.

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We are IH: Providing compassionate urologic care in the Kootenays
April 24, 2025

With her dedication to clinical excellence & inclusive care, Dr. Hilary Brotherhood isn't just a physician, but a trusted community member & thoughtful leader.

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The cold chain: How vaccines go from the manufacturer to your arm
April 23, 2025

Cold chain management ensures vaccines remain at the correct temperatures during storage, transport and handling. It's a vital system that keeps patients safe.

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Celebrating IH staff who are helping make health-care sustainable
April 22, 2025

This Earth Day, meet some of the IH staff and medical professionals behind our environmental sustainability successes in 2024.

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How to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases
April 17, 2025
Learn about the precautions you can take to prevent tick bites and illnesses, and how to remove a tick on yourself, a family member or pet.
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Let’s talk about Advance Care Planning: Your Voice, Your Choice
April 16, 2025
Interior Health’s Advance Care Planning: Your Voice, Your Choice video series teaches about the purpose and importance of advance care planning (ACP).
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A Peer reflects on the ninth anniversary of the toxic drug emergency
April 14, 2025
Derrick has lost more than 80 family members & friends to the toxic drug and opioid crisis. He reflects on grief & loss, and issues a plea for compassion.
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We are IH: Admin assistant aims to create positive impact
April 10, 2025
Devon has been working in various positions at Interior Health since 2017, and as an administrative assistant to the director of Health System Planning(HSP).
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SAFE provides compassionate care for sexual assault patients
April 9, 2025
All 29 of IH's emergency depts. offer Sexual Assault Forensic Examination services. Confidential and compassionate, SAFE starts with We believe you.
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Community & Culture
We Are IH: Indigenous Lead forges a path to health and wellness
April 3, 2025
Lenora Starr is an Indigenous cultural safety practice lead of St’át’imc Nation advocating for the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples of the Interior.

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Health & Wellness
Protect your child from cancer with the HPV vaccine
March 4, 2025
If you're the parent of a preteen or teen, you might be wondering why the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine it is so important for your child's health.
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Foundation spotlight series: Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation
February 28, 2025
KLHF raises funds for medical equipment and special projects for Kootenay Lake Hospital. Since 1991, the Foundation has granted more than $7 million to IH.
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We Are IH: Project manager helps deliver digital health services
February 27, 2025
Amelie Darblade immigrated to Canada from France in 2015. With a one-year visa in hand, she had plans to explore a new country without knowing what's next.
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Ask the Expert: Dr. Aron Zuidhof on button battery safety
February 26, 2025
In this article, we’re bringing you expert insights from Dr. Aron Zuidhof, who answers common questions about button battery safety.

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