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We are IH: Nurse educator fosters equitable access to education
September 11, 2025

Blending her two passions of teaching and health care, Echo Porlier aims to promote equitable access to education through her work in rural and remote nursing.

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Launch your nursing career with the ESN/ESPN paid work program
September 10, 2025

Our Employed Student Nurse/Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse program offers students real-world experience under the guidance of an experienced RN, RPN or NP.

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We are IH: Registered nurse of 35 years pursued her dream
September 4, 2025

Diana Heighes has much of her career at Royal Inland Hospital. For 10 years she has worked in day care surgery and even had a chance to work with her daughter.

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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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From courtyard to connection: KGH welcomes a new healing mural
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We are IH: Complex Care Housing team lead values relationships
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We Are IH: Social worker advocates for women’s health
May 25, 2023
Perinatal social worker Katie Keegan is passionate about helping others, and acknowledging and supporting the inherent power of women in her life and career.
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Everyone has a role in motorcycle safety & preventing collisions
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Whether you’re a motorcyclist or a driver, you can do your part to prevent injuries, collisions and deaths.
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Caring for our caregivers
May 19, 2023
Across B.C., tens of thousands of people take care of loved ones with medical, physical, emotional and age-related needs. Learn more about caregiver resources.
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We Are IH: Support services director embraces his values
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Craig Paynton is corporate director, support services, and is based in Kelowna. IH has allowed him to live his values of family, kindness, nature and learning.

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