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Stigma from the inside out: how internalized stigma can trap you
August 29, 2025

Alison, a harm reduction coordinator with IH, explores how stigma kept her from seeking the help she needed. Read about her journey to wellness.

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We are IH: Compassionate RN eases pain and fear in people
August 28, 2025

Kim’s love of science, curiosity, and empathy for people are what drew her into nursing. Today, she’s a member of IH’s harm reduction team.

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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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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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We are IH: Lillooet physician dedicated to health equity and allyship
August 21, 2025
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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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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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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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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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A woman with long dark hair and cream coloured sweater and wearing a face mask stands next to a baby bassinette inside a neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital
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Foundation spotlight series: East Kootenay Foundation for Health
June 7, 2024
Meet Brenna Baker, executive director of EKFH, and learn how the Foundation is improving health care in the East Kootenay.
Two women with their hair pulled back in ponytails smile at the camera. They wear Pride rainbow t-shirts, Interior Health rainbow lanyards, and stand in front of Interior Health banners. There are rainbow flags in the foreground.
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We Are IH: Employee Experience employee welcomes Pride season!
June 6, 2024
Whether representing IH at Kelowna Pride, skiing at Big White, or zooming down mountain bike trails, Isla Coombs is an energetic member of her community.
Four smiling women stand next to each other all wearing bright ribbon skirts, and black shirts or jean jackets. Two are holding Indigenous drums.
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Embracing tradition: A community smudging ceremony in 100 Mile House
June 4, 2024
Interior Health staff and members from the Tsq̓éscen First Nation, hosted a smudging ceremony at the 100 Mile House District General Hospital.
A girl with dark curly hair in a pink shirt holds a pencil to her mouth as she thinks about the answers to four questions about radon
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Students test their knowledge in first-ever radon skills contest
May 31, 2024
Meet the winners and read their winning entries for the BC Lung Foundation and Interior Health's Radon Skill Testing Contest for students in grades 4-12..

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