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Health & Wellness

Students test their knowledge in first-ever radon skills contest

Meet the winners and read their winning entries for the BC Lung Foundation and Interior Health's Radon Skill Testing Contest for students in grades 4-12..

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Community & Culture

We Are IH: Improvement consultant helps turn ideas into reality

Jayme Gerk’s typical work day at Interior Health can vary drastically, and that’s one of her favourite things about her role as an improvement consultant.

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Community & Culture

Creating moments of joy at IH’s Adult Day Services programs

Adult day services programs offer social interaction & camaraderie for those who may lose their independence at home. They also provide a respite for caregivers

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Community & Culture

Meet your recruiter: Heather Macfarlane, external recruiter

With prior recruitment experience, Heather was thrilled to merge her knowledge and skills at IH and align her passion for health and well-being with her career.

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Community & Culture

We Are IH: Emergency nurse survives cancer, supports donor drive

When nurse Joel Koette had a chance to meet his stem cell donor in Germany whose donation saved his life, he was inspired to do his own stem cell drive.

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Health & Wellness

How to protect yourself from bats & prevent diseases like rabies

Bats play an essential role in our ecosystem, but can carry diseases like rabies. Learn how to stay safe from bats and prevent disease.

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Community & Culture

We Are IH: Physiotherapist lives by principles he teaches

Glenn Charbonneau has always had a passion for human movement, but it wasn’t until an encounter that he felt compelled to get into physiotherapy.

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Health & Wellness

Caregiving can be challenging — but “absolutely beautiful”

Elizabeth has been caring for her son Anakin his whole life, who was born at 22 weeks. She's a proud caregiver & wants to share her story with other caregivers.

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Health & Wellness

Cleaning a shed, attic, cabin or barn? Protect against hantavirus

Hantavirus is a rare but serious disease caused by inhaling hantaviruses in old rodent droppings or urine. Learn how to protect yourself while cleaning.

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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Where to get care: Getting extra help at home

There may come a time in life where there will be a need for extra help with living at home. A wide range of services are available to you through IH.

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Health & Wellness

What’s in your kit? Packing emergency kits or grab-and-go bags

Your emergency kit should always include critical supplies like water, food, and a wind-up radio, but you can also add items that are unique to your situation.

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A woman and man pose for a picture on an outdoor walkway by a body of water with a castle structure in the background.

Community & Culture

We Are IH: Practice leader helps guide ethical decision-making

Tammy Molina collaborates with employees and medical staff as they navigate situations that would benefit from an ethical decision-making process.

A smiling woman and man arm in arm wearing red t-shirts one which says women's heart health taking a selfie in front of a resort with palm trees and ocean in the background

Health & Wellness

From heart failure to heart function: Jennifer’s story

Jennifer was a healthy 43-year-old when she was diagnosed with heart failure (cardiomyopathy). Learn more about heart failure risks, diagnosis & management