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How Interior Health helps seniors stay safe and supported at home

As people age and their health changes, staying at home safely can become more challenging. But that doesn't mean immediately moving into long-term care.

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We are IH: Connection energizes volunteer coordinator's mission

Working with volunteers in a non-profit setting, Ken Zarr understands how essential it is to have compassion and the willingness to collaborate.

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Celebrating 20 years of great care at Hillside Centre

Since opening in 2006, Hillside Centre has played a vital role in delivering specialized, tertiary psychiatric care to patients across the Interior region.

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Helping rural students explore careers in health care

The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow connected more than 400 rural students with hands-on health-care career exploration this spring.

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We are IH: Nation Chief & IH board member on finding balance

For Secwépemc Nation Chief Willie Sellars, who is a father of five and an IH board member, life is all about finding balance.

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We are IH: Biomedical engineer recognized nationally for patient safety
Jonnathan Quintero leads with curiosity and compassion, advancing patient safety, collaboration and quality improvement at IH.
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Community & Culture
We are IH: Indigenous Patient Navigator proud to help her people
Indigenous Patient Navigator Deb Donald has spent time in nearly every area of Royal Inland Hospital. There are few places in the hospital she hasn’t been.
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How speech-language therapy opened doors for IH director
As a young child, Julie Davenport struggled to be understood. Now she oversees Early Childhood Development programs, thanks to a speech-language pathologist.
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Why you should avoid water with blue-green algae blooms
Learn how to stay safe in B.C. waters when blue-green algae blooms, or cyanobacteria, are present.
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New child life specialist enhances pediatric care at KGH
Moved by her son's health journey, Alana Haynes found her calling helping young patients at Kelowna General Hospital feel more at ease and parents reassured.
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We are IH: Nursing & Allied Health Officer sees bright future
Cheryl Whittleton’s 40-year IH career spans bedside care to senior leadership, grounded in compassion and a commitment to strengthening the future of nursing.

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Health & Wellness
How to drive safely for winter conditions
In B.C., you may start a trip in sun and drive into snowy/icy conditions. Read on for tips and steps you can take to make your road travel safer in the winter
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Community & Culture
We Are IH: Practice lead’s compassion shines through her craft
Not only does Nicole Big Sorrel Horse’s compassion and love for Indigenous Nations and communities shine through her work, it also shines through her craft.
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Health & Wellness
Supporting a loved one with dementia during the holidays
Those with dementia need special consideration during the holidays. Read our tips and advice to make the holidays enjoyable for everyone.
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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.

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