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2024 Year in Review
As 2024 winds to a close and we prepare to welcome a new year, we're taking a moment to recognize the many accomplishments we have achieved together.
Significant strides were made in 2024
From building upon important work, to strengthening relationships with Indigenous partners, to making strides to provide the healthiest start possible for our tiniest patients, there is a lot to celebrate from 2024.
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Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our vision is health and well-being for all, by working together to improve quality of life for individuals and communities, inspired by innovation and partnership. Through living out our values – Quality, Integrity, Compassion, Safety – we are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to those in the southern B.C. Interior.
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Patients & Visitors
We want to make it easy for you to plan your hospital visit. Patients can access our resources for preparation, admission and medication needs and our care teams can also provide information and answer your questions. We have visitor guidelines in place to ensure family and friends can visit patients while respecting hospital rules. You can send well wishes to a patient if you can’t visit them in person.
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Parents & Guardians
Parents & guardians can access health-care information for children aged 0-18. Learn more about general infant and child health information, school health, and child care.
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Medical Staff
Learn how to get started as a health-care professional, access tools to provide quality care, obtain educational resources, and focus on your own wellness.
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Baby & Children Health
Access health information from infant to youth on topics such as dental health, hearing, immunization, nutrition and other topics.
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Heart Health
Learn ways to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle and learn to recognize the signs of a heart attack. We offer many heart procedures and programs.
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Kidney Health
We provide renal programs and services to support kidney health. People who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease may be enrolled in the renal program to access services.
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Mental Health & Substance Use
We provide many mental health and substance use services. We strive to ensure our services are welcoming to all people, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.
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Seniors Health
We offer a range of seniors health services alongside our partner agencies. We aim to make our services person-centred, welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.
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Surgery
Access information you need before, during and after your surgery. Learn about surgeries we offer and recovery tips.
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Health & Wellness
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Community & Culture
As we come to the close of 2024 we pause to reflect on the year and celebrate our achievements. Watch our short video of this year’s highlights across IH.
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Community & Culture
All's well that ends well: For Kelowna health unit aide JQ, this simple phrase is more than advice—it’s a way of life.
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Health & Wellness
The winter and holiday season can bring joy, but can also bring stresses and challenges. Explore these 10 tips for supporting for mental and physical health.
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Health & Wellness
Party more safely this holiday season with these tips from our Harm Reduction team.
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Community & Culture
Meet Sue Raymer, president the of the Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation, and learn more about her and her fundraising journey in Castlegar.
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