Stories@IH | Interior Health Blog

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Community & Culture

We Are IH: Recreation worker shares her journey to inspire peers

Emma’s journey to IH is a remarkable one. She shared her story at a recent TEDx Talk, has been invited to speak at conferences and is working on her first book.

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Grants help make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists & scooters

Vision Zero grants help communities make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and skateboarders. The deadline to apply is Nov. 29.

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Discovering a new frontier: Ben's journey at Interior Health

IH's New Grad Program provided Ben regular check-ins, supervised shifts across different units, & dedicated support from experienced staff.

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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treating

As we approach the Halloween season, the has put together some tips--including tips to keep children safe and healthy during their trick-or-treating.

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We Are IH: Educator teaches respiratory patients how to live well

Suzie Kinnunen has been a respiratory therapist and respiratory patient educator at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) for the last three years.

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We Are IH: Celebrating our health care assistants

Health care assistants make a big difference in our lives. Meet three IH HCAs who provide personal care services to vulnerable patients, clients & residents.

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We Are IH: Celebrating a nurse's remarkable career and retirement

Deb is an introspective leader who values empowering others to express themselves. After a 33-year career at IH, she’s looking forward to her retirement.

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Conversation leads to unexpected job shadowing opportunity at IH

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We Are IH: Sonographer finds career humbling but never boring

Brooke loves her job as an ultrasound technician not only because of what she gets to do, but because of the team she works with at Royal Inland Hospital.

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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

We Are IH: Elder invested in the future of his community

Interview with Wilfred Barnes, a syilx/ Indigenous Elder & syilx knowledge / nsyilxcn language educator and consultant, about the work and experiences with IH

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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Breastfeeding support when and where you need it

While breastfeeding is natural, it’s not always easy and can take time, patience and support. There are many caring people who can help you on your journey.