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We Are IH: Spiritual health practitioner encourages connection

Helping others navigate through some of the trials and tribulations of life is at the heart of Thandazani Mhlanga’s work as spiritual health practitioner at CMH

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Preventing falls could save an older adult’s life

Every 30 minutes, one older adult in B.C. is hospitalized for fall-related injuries. But falls aren't an inevitable part of aging, & many falls are preventable.

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Interior Health named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2025

Canada's Top 100 Employers recognizes organizations that lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for employees. Find out why IH was chosen.

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We Are IH: Nurse practitioners positively impact patients’ lives

Let’s meet some NPs who are providing patient focused, compassionate care, that improves the health and well-being of patients in the communities they serve.

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Contest seeks youth views on tobacco, cannabis, vaping & alcohol

The Interior Health (IH) Legal Substances Team and the YOUTHWISE Advisory Group are excited to launch IH’s annual youth poster contest

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New to Nursing podcast offers advice, stories & expert insights

Created out of a desire to provide practical content to new nurses, the New to Nursing podcast aims to empower graduates transitioning out of the classroom.

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We Are IH: Admin assistant enjoys giving others a reason to smile

Casey is a mom of five-year-old twins and loves all things outdoors—from camping, fishing, and golfing, to listening to rainstorms, to watching the sunset.

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How to get a radon detector or monitor to test your home

Radon, a gas that can cause lung cancer, can be found all over the Interior. Testing is the only way to know how much radon is in your home. We tell you how.

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Tsunami survivor wants to give back, offer mental health support

After surviving the tsunami that struck Thailand in 2004, Orion experienced PTSD. Today, he's giving back, sharing his mental health journey with others.

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How to become a smarter consumer of health information

Online health misinformation is everywhere. But with a few skills, and by slowing down to consider the facts, you can learn how to spot health misinformation.

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Foundation spotlight series: South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation

Meet Ian Lindsay, CEO of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. Find out what the SOS Foundation is focusing on and some of his favourite campaigns.

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A blonde woman in a white tank top pours non-alcoholic wine into a cup for a smiling woman in a red t-shirt at an outdoor event

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How a small town rallied together to address alcohol use

Princeton has become one of the first towns in Canada to champion a medical approach to alcohol use disorder (AUD): treating AUD as a health condition.

A bright green illustrated speech bubble shows an ad in a bus shelter and on a mobile phone for substance use services for youth

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Brynn and Hayden have a SAY to help youth find substance use help

Brynn and Hayden are youth with lived experiences with substances. They shared their perspectives and voices for IH's substance use services available for youth

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We Are IH: Clinical psychologist helps trauma patient recovery

As one of the only psychologists in Canada working as an integrated member of an acute trauma service, Dr. Logan Nealis is driving trauma care improvement.