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Four years later, IH’s response on progress on In Plain Sight

In response to the In Plain Sight report, Interior Health (IH) has worked to address the recommendations with the support of dedicated staff members and communi

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Why HIV testing should be part of your health-care routine

In 2022, Canada saw a 25 per cent increase in HIV cases. Find out why HIV testing is important and how you can get a test without a doctor's referral.

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Community & Culture
We Are IH: Technical support worker helps those helping others

Approachable, people-oriented, and a good communicator, Kailey Stuart, collaboration systems analyst, aims to make her colleagues’ lives a little easier.

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Peer advisor likes to share story of recovery

Jenn is a member of IH's Peer Advisory Group & helps inform substance use programs & policies. By sharing her story she hopes to inspire others.

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We Are IH: Spiritual health practitioner encourages connections

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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Health & Wellness
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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Community & Culture
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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Community & Culture
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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Community & Culture
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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Community & Culture
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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Health & Wellness
What everyone should know about how to stop bleeding
Learn the A-B-Cs of stopping uncontrolled bleeding and find out how to create a bleeding control kit.
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We Are IH: Kelowna psychiatric nurse strives for excellence
Tanya Chmilar lives her motto every day - both at work and in her personal life: Have fun and do your best.
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Community & Culture
We Are IH: Education coordinator advocates for Indigenous Peoples
In less than a year at IH, Jana Schulz has made a big impression as the Regional Dementia Education Coordinator for the East Kootenays, based in Cranbrook.
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Research & Innovation
The life-changing value of end-of-life conversations
Interior Health is supporting staff and physicians to have Serious Illness Conversations to improve the individual’s experience of death and dying.

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