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How to talk to teens about drugs and other substances

Talking to your teens about drugs shows you care they make safe choices—it doesn't encourage drug use. Here's how to have talks with an open heart and mind.

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We are IH: Coordinator motivated to help long-term care clients

Cottonwoods Care Centre coordinator Lia Sambrielaz has been sharing small acts of kindness at IH for 37 years.

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Let’s talk about Advance Care Planning: Your Voice, Your Choice

Our 9-part video series teaches about the purpose and importance of advance care planning (ACP) and why it gives peace of mind to you and your loved ones.

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Funding helps Williams Lake Métis community support food security

A funding initiative is helping the Cariboo Chilcotin Métis Association (CCMA) grow food security in ways that reflect knowledge, culture and community needs.

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We are IH: Psychiatric nurse finds meaning in crisis team role

Meghan Johnston became a registered psychiatric nurse after watching people struggle to navigate the health-care system and witnessing the barriers they faced.

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How a primary care team changed one woman’s chronic pain journey
Jasmine Mingaud found relief and stability after connecting with the Central Okanagan PCN where a team helped her manage chronic pain and life challenges.
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Saving time, improving patient care with intelligent automation
Behind every appointment, lab test and medical imaging test are a complex set of processes. A small but mighty team is transforming how that work gets done.
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Celebrating and honouring Indigenous languages
March 31 marks National Indigenous Languages Day, a day to celebrate and honour Indigenous languages in Canada and the voices of the land..
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We are IH: Sully brings joy to patients, staff at Royal Inland
Sully is a certified therapy dog who, with his handler Mike, visits patients and staff at RIH bringing comfort and moments of joy to those who need it most.
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We are IH: Pharmacy leader grateful to make a difference
Inspired by her patients and colleagues and driven by a desire to make a difference in people’s lives, Kaitlyn finds daily meaning in her work in pharmacy.
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How to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases
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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We Are IH: Experienced nurse always steps up when needed
Loreen’s ability to keep calm under pressure, paired with her caring nature, have been integral to her success and to the quality of care that she provides.
A glass of white wine sits on a wood table in a kitchen next to a little white sign that says "Dry January."
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Thinking of going dry in January? Going “damp” is a great option too
Many people like to do the Dry January challenge, but going dry isn't for everyone. Gain tips on reducing your alcohol consumption in the New Year and beyond..
a woman smiles and laughs while mixing food in large pots at a kitchen in a hospital
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Looking back and celebrating 2024
As we come to the close of 2024 we pause to reflect on the year and celebrate our achievements. Watch our short video of this year’s highlights across IH.
Woman with brown hair wearing red toque with letter “M” on it holds a white dog with a brown spot around its eye. There are snow and pine trees in the background.
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We Are IH: Health unit aide brings positivity to every day
All's well that ends well: For Kelowna health unit aide JQ, this simple phrase is more than advice—it’s a way of life.

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