Interior Health is one of British Columbia’s five publicly-funded regional health authorities, serving over 750,000 residents across 16 community hospitals, 4 regional hospitals, and 22 health centres. Established in 2001, IH employs approximately 21,000 staff, 1,900 physicians, and 4,800 volunteers and is a major provider of acute, emergency, long-term, and community-based health services. The authority places significant emphasis on cultural safety, Indigenous partnerships, and innovation in care delivery, including robust media and community engagement initiatives  .