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Health: Resistance (exercise) is far from futile

WebBy Stuart Phillips, Professor, McMaster University, Ontario. Everyone can agree that exercise is healthy. Among its many benefits, exercise improves heart and …

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Kootenay Boundary plagued by low childhood immunization rates: …

WebCurrent immunization rates for Kootenay Boundary seven-year-old children sit at 54.8 per cent — Interior Health (IH) target is 70 per cent — while for two-year-old …

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The Potentially High Risks of Alternative Health Care

WebBy: Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Originally published in The Tyee. Alternative health care is on the rise in Canada, and with it, the …

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Medical Training in Rural Areas: An "Exciting New

WebNew programs are introducing medical students and young doctors to the joys and challenges of practicing medicine in rural areas. The advantages go both ways: the …

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Province takes more actions to strengthen primary care for people

WebThis announcement also builds on the Province’s action plan to strengthen primary care and better connect people to primary care providers, with actions that …

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IHA and regional hospital districts sign new MOU

WebIH is responsible for health-care services and develops an annual capital plan outlining the capital investment needs. As per the Hospital District Act, regional …

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Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital expansion complete

WebPeople in Trail/Rossland are benefiting from better access to care, thanks to the completion of the pharmacy and ambulatory care project at Kootenay Boundary …

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Mining for Miracles Kicks off 2024 Fundraising Campaign

WebOn January 22, the 2024 Mining for Miracles campaign was launched at the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference, with the Honourable David Eby, M.L.A. …

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Case for establishing dialysis service in Nelson adds a major voice

WebThe campaign for the establishment of a dialysis service for Nelson now has the City of Nelson in its corner. On Nov. 7 City council agreed to send a letter to the West …

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Ascending the Summit: approval given for new venture in Land …

WebCity Hall is getting a new neighbour. A bylaw amendment has been approved for the former Land Title Office on Vernon Street to house the Summit Psychology …

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Interior Health releases inaugural five-year Climate Change

WebInterior Health (IH) has released a five-year Climate Change and Sustainability Roadmap that provides long-term, strategic direction for preparing for and mitigating the …

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WKBRHD approves letter of support for Nelson-based renal …

WebThe region’s health district board of directors has approved a letter of support for a renal hemodialysis unit in Nelson. Slated for upper levels of government — …

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Blog: Solidarity after the Pandemic: Basic Income or Basic Services

WebBy Edward Xie and Danyaal Raza, from the Broadbent Institute Blog page People are struggling. As front-line workers in emergency rooms, isolation shelters and …

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Thinking of a cruise

WebExtinction Rebellion Victoria has joined the Global Cruise Activist Network, a worldwide group of activists who are demanding the cruise industry doesn’t return to …

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Highly potent novel synthetic opioid emerges in region’s drug …

WebThe new secret killer has made its presence known in Nelson. A new potent synthetic opioid — isotonitazene — is being abused for its opioidergic effects and has …

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Selkirk College nursing students tackle homelessness/toxic drug …

WebWith end of their formal post-secondary learning fast approaching, students in Selkirk College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program presented a myriad of …

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Interior Health CEO mourns loss of Board Chair Dr. Doug Cochrane

WebIn a statement Tuesday, president and CEO Susan Brown said Interior Health is mourning the loss of Interior Health Board Chair Dr. Doug Cochrane. Brown …

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Tips, tricks on avoiding ticks and safe removal — Interior Health

WebSpring is here and the warmer weather means more people will be out hiking in tall grass or wooded areas. This can also mean an increased chance of getting tick bites. …

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IHA expands online lab booking

WebInterior Health is expanding booking options for lab patients throughout the region. Effective Nov. 9, lab appointments can be booked online or by phone in …

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