Merritt Chapter - Rural & Remote Division of Family Practice

08/29/2024

08/29/2024

The BC ECHO on Substance Use community of practice starts back up in September.

Be sure to register for our September session (details below) and check our upcoming schedule here: https://lnkd.in/grfYfQye

Join the September 26 BC ECHO on Substance Use CME accredited session presented by Dr. James Wang to learn about Considerations for Treating Youth Who Use Substances.

Register at https://bit.ly/4clFsL5

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1) discuss the clinical differences between adults, young adults, and adolescents who are using substances,
2) describe approaches to screen, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders in youth,
3) describe barriers and opportunities specific to engaging youth in clinical care, and
4) apply key recommendations from youth voices on treatment

Catch up on previous ECHO sessions at https://bit.ly/3AVlnKu

Stay up-to-date on the latest topics in substance use care by listening to the Addiction Practice Pod, the BCCSU podcast where health care providers discuss approaches and practical tips: https://bit.ly/3vO5WFf

08/27/2024

Patient Voices Network is looking for persons who have lived or living experience with accessing or providing substance use services across Canada. Your experience will inform the development of a new health indicator on wait times for substance use services in Canada. See link for details: https://patientvoicesbc.ca/patient-partners/volunteer/network/recruitment-for-working-group-members-wait-times-for-substance-use-services-in-canada/?utm_source=Cyberimpact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New-Engagement-Opportunities--Week-of-August-27
ASK Wellness Society, Merritt Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society

08/27/2024

Happening tomorrow in Merritt

07/21/2024

Free air conditioners are still available for the people who need them most. Eligible households with annual income up to $105,000 a year can apply: https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/rebates-programs/savings-based-on-income/free-air-conditioner.html. People with a referral from their local health authority do not need to provide proof of income.

This is just one of the actions we're taking to help keep people safe when climate events occur. And it's starting to make a difference. So far 12,000 households have benefited from having cooler air during hot temperatures.

07/19/2024

Effective August 30, 2024, pharmacists will be recognized as referring practitioners under the Laboratory Services Regulation, allowing them to order certain laboratory tests for medication management.
Please join the BC Pharmacy Association, College of Pharmacists of BC, and Ministry of Health for an important information session on upcoming province-wide changes during a webinar on July 25, 2024.
Date: July 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
 
🔗 **Register Here: https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/events/bc-provincial-pharmacy-initiatives-update-webinar
 

07/16/2024

Pain Canada's Pain Foundations free online course is a resource for health care providers who wish to support people living with pain with compassion, collaborative communication skills, and trauma- and violence-informed practices.

➡️Begin the course today at https://www.paincanada.ca/course/pain-foundations

07/12/2024

If you or your family members need a family doctor in Merritt, please register on the Health Connect Registry. If you have already registered, please call 8-1-1 if you need to update your contact information. https://infograph.venngage.com/pl/90blaSnLgZc

06/30/2024

Chronic Pain and Opioids - Information for Patients
Updated clinical practice guidelines from the Ministry of Health's Guideline and Protocols Advisory Committee
The Ministry of Health's Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee, which establishes practice guidelines for primary care providers in BC, has released a handout for people living with chronic pain who are prescribed opioids to manage their pain.

06/25/2024

You can also talk to Merritt Hospice about advance care planning

Advance Care Planning (ACP) focuses on your values and wishes and lets others know what kind of care you would want in the future if you were unable to speak for yourself.

Start a conversation with your loved ones today.
Learn more about available ACP resources from the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association: https://ow.ly/liWQ50SngZi

06/25/2024

SURVEY
This survey will help identify priorities to be included in the Lung Cancer Action Plan by collecting the perspectives of many different people who have experience with lung cancer and live in Canada. Answers to this survey are welcome from people who have been diagnosed with lung cancer, including survivors; people who are caring or cared for someone with lung cancer; and professionals researching, treating or making policy decisions related to lung cancer care.

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06/21/2024

Celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day starting now at Shulus Arbour in Lower Nicola

hen̓łeʔ kp (han-thlah-kp) - Hello to all!

HAPPENING TODAY!

We invite you to join us in collaboration with many wonderful organizations on this years Indigenous Peoples Day!
June 21st, 2024 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Shulus Arbour
Lunch will be provided for all, and gas supports will be available for CNA members.

There will also be a mini Powwow and Stick Games at the arbour. There will be registration for dancers and drum groups. Registered drummers and dancers will receive a small honorarium.

For more information, please contact :
Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society at 250-378-2771 and ask for Satara Twan
or
Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly at 250-378-1864 and ask for Shannon Boyce