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Health & Wellness

Have you heard of these mental health and substance use services?

August 26, 2025

Whether you need mental health or substance use services, help is in your community. Access it in a facility, in-person or virtually.

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Community & Culture

Why we gather for International Overdose Awareness Day

August 25, 2025

Aug. 31 marks IOAD, a day to remember those lost to the toxic drug supply. Explore events in your region and show your support for those still with us.

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Vernon art initiative offers perspectives on toxic drug crisis

August 22, 2025

Expressions from the Front Lines: A Journey through the Toxic Drug Crisis is a unique art exhibition featuring the work of Interior Health Peers.

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Community & Culture

We are IH: Lillooet physician dedicated to health equity and allyship

August 21, 2025

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Community & Culture

From courtyard to connection: KGH welcomes a new healing mural

August 19, 2025

A new mural by artists Jorden and David Doody, and syilx artist Sheldon Louis in a courtyard in the McNair psychiatric unit supports wellness and recovery.

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We are IH: Complex Care Housing team lead values relationships

August 14, 2025

Stefanie Elliott is driven by a desire to walk alongside people on their journey, help them rediscover their strengths and remind them recovery is possible.

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Community & Culture

We are IH: Project coordinator making an impact behind the scenes

August 7, 2025

For Sarah Kozin, making a difference isn’t about being in the spotlight, but knowing that her work helps improve care for patients, families and communities.

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Health & Wellness

How IH is addressing health care's impact on the environment

August 5, 2025

Every year, we document our progress in delivering environmentally sustainable resilient health care in B.C. Meet the people behind the projects and programs.

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Community & Culture

Foundation Spotlight Series: Shuswap Hospital Foundation

August 1, 2025

The Shuswap Hospital Foundation raises funds for equipment and upgrades at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and medical facilities in Salmon Arm.

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Community & Culture

We are IH: Making a difference on the front lines in Kamloops

July 31, 2025

Jessica Calder works as a medical office assistant and helps vulnerable people as a Peer Support Volunteer. She enjoys combatting stigma and helping others.

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Health & Wellness

IH Substance Use Day Treatment program supports wellness journey

July 28, 2025

Interior Health’s (IH) free community-based day program offers clients skills, tools and social connections to sustain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

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Health & Wellness

Keeping your pets and animals safe during wildfire season

August 16, 2024

Pets and animals are important members of our families. Here's how you can plan for your pets when air quality is poor, it's hot or you're evacuated.

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Health & Wellness

IH Aftercare program supports people post substance use treatment

August 15, 2024

Aftercare provides support to those in recovery during their most vulnerable times: the period in-between substance use treatment services or when going home.