ghs june 2013 newsletter

Gitxsan Health Society
JUNE 2013
Message from the Executive Health Director
On behalf of the Gitxsan Health Board and staff, I would like to extend our
thoughts, prayers, and sympathies to those that have lost a loved one. I f
you are feeling overwhelmed with grief, please talk to one of our staff and
we can arrange to have one on one counseling provided.
We have
recently started a Primer Accreditation process through Accreditation Canada. Accreditation Canada provides national and international health
care organizations with an external peer review process to assess and
improve the quality of services that we provide to our clients based on
standards of excellence across Canada. This is a very exciting time for
Gitxsan Health Society. There has been a lot of work put into Gitxsan
Health by the previous employees and Board members. The foundation
has been laid and the policy and procedures have evolved over time to
ensure we are doing the best practices. The first step was to have staff
do a self assessment questionnaire to give us and Accreditation Canada
an idea of how much our staff knew about our policies and procedures.
Our staff did very well! We had only two areas that require further development , a few areas to develop an action plan but most of the areas were
deemed ready for the accreditation process. Debbie Everry and Mary
Lessing Turner, Accreditation Canada Surveyors, were on-site to meet
with some clients and staff to ask questions, to review our plans, polices,
and to see our buildings . They met with the Board and Staff on the last
day. Debbie said “ I did a lot of surveys in my time. Gitxsan Health is
very advanced compared to other organizations. You should be very
proud of that”. We scored very well and are now waiting for the report to
tell us areas what we need to improve to get ready for the next step which
is the Qmentum Accreditation process. I would like to thank the staff for
their hard work throughout the year and also for preparing for the on-site
survey. On April 25th, we had our Jeans Day BBQ to raise money for the
BC Children’s Hospital . We raised $350.00. Thank you to the cooks ,
staff who donated food, and those who supported by purchasing the
buttons. We are hosting the first Gitxsan Health Half Marathon on July
21, 2013. We will also be having the final weigh in for the 2nd Weight
Loss Challenge. The winner will be announced on June 20, 2013. We
are moving forward with the Gitanmaax Health station; a bid has been selected and we hope to have the building completed within the next year.
Thank you.
Julie Morrison, Executive Health Director
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Nursing Coordinator
Report
2
First Nations Health
Authority Benefit Program
7
GHS Primer Accreditation
Process Info
8
GHS Bursary Info
9
Kindergarten Fair Info
10
Weight Loss Challenge Info
10
Mental Health Info
11
Gwalyeinsxw Program
12
Walking Group Info &
Marathon Info
14
GHS Half Marathon
Info
14
Upcoming Events
15
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GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIE TY NEWSLETTER
Nursing Coordinator’s Report by Mavis Sebastian
Nursing Coordinator Report by Mavis Sebastian
Summer is here, with many planned events happening in the communities of
Gitanmaax, Kispiox and Glen Vowell.
Gitxsan Health Society hired a new Part- time Heart Health Nurse, in collaboration with Laura Arbour’s Long QT Syndrome team. Please welcome
Fernanda Polanco R.N. She has been working in the Gitxsan area for
some time. Her main responsibility is to teach about LQT and other Heart
Health issues and counseling of clients referred by physicians and other
health care providers. She is available Monday- Wednesday 0830-4:30
pm. Fernanda is stationed out of the Sik-e-dakh (Glen Vowell Health Station)
We hired two casual Community Health R.N.’s who are in the process of
being orientated. We also hired two casual Community L.P.N.s who will be
orientated in July 2013. We just posted for a part-time Cancer Care Community Health L.P.N. who will work with community
members that are
affected by Cancer. The position will be three days a week.
For Home Care, we have Personal Care Aide coverage for fours hours every
Saturday and Sunday and on Stat Holidays
Diabetes Program (Hogim Dii Dilts Program) (Living Healthy with Diabetes)
It is working well with Rachelle Wilson, CHLPN (Community Health
Licensed Practical Nurse)/Diabetes Nurse coordinating and working
with the other nurses, in the health stations, plus Raechelle works with
the Diabetic Nurse Educator at the hospital. Raechelle is trying to get
the Diabetic Nurse Educator from the hospital to come out to the three
communities more often to see the diabetic clients that are high risk.
Food skills classes are being held at the PCAP office every Wednesday for
the next two weeks.
Raechelle is stationed out of :

Gitanmaax on Tuesdays,

Kispiox on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Sik-e-dakh (Home Care) on Monday and Fridays.
JUNE 2013 EDITION
The Community Health Nurse in each health centre does the clinical
supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse(s) and mentors as needed.
This is one of the requirements of the College of Licensed Practical
Nurses Association, for us to employ Licensed Practical Nurses. I do
the clinical supervision when the nurses are away. I am the clinical
supervisor for the Registered Nurses, the Diabetic Nurse, LPN and I do
the administrative duties for the nurses and Personal Care Aides.
Immunizations
The nurses continue to be busy doing immunizations. The Licensed
Practical Nurses are presently doing online recertification to do immunizations for 6 years and up. At one time the LPN’s assisted with flu
shots. It is hoped that this will happen again, the LPN’s cannot do an
immunization unless a R.N. is in the health centre. The LPN’s need to
have a Doctor’s order to do all immunizations including vitamin B12 in
the community. A Kindergarten clinic was held at the Gitanmaax Hall
with all children from Gitanmaax, Kispiox and Sik-e-dakh attending.
Pre and Post Natal
The nurses follow the pre and postnatal clients from the three
communities. They work in collaboration with the MCH/PCAP program.
The clients must see a nurse before they receive coupons or the good
food boxes. In April 2013, we cut back to $30.00 for the coupons,
having the good food boxes and using $20.00 coupons for incentive
eg attending workshops at the health centre.
.
Nursing Coordinator’s Report by Mavis Sebastian
Community Health
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GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIE TY NEWSLETTER
Nursing Coordinator’s Report by Mavis Sebastian
Tobacco Cessation Program
The nurses are certified to do pre and post counseling and dispense NRT
(Nicotine Replacement Therapy Supplies) from the health centres. We
did not receive monies for the program this year, but, we will continue to
do the pre and post counseling and dispense the NRT that we get from
Northern health.
T.B. Program
The nurses continue to do T.B. screening as requested. We have no active
clients this year.
STD/HIV
Although we have not received monies for a HIV/AIDS Educator this
fiscal year, we still have Marilyn Morrison,HIV Aids Educator working
out of the Gitanmaax Health Centre every Friday. She coordinates HIV/
AIDS activities. The HIV/Aid Walk will be coordinated by Kia and Mavis
for this September. Marilyn works with the nurses from each health
centre and does the HIV/Sexual Health presentations for PCAP and the
communities. The nurses are certified to do sexually transmitted
testing in addition to Point of Care Testing (HIV) in the health centres.
The STD (sexually transmitted disease) testing was started just this
month. Three of the nurses have their MSP numbers to order STD meds.
The Annual Aids Walk is set for September 20, 2013. This Walk is done
in collaboration with Marilyn from Positive Living North and with Nancy
Gleason from Northern Health.
JUNE 2013 EDITION
Home Care has been very busy. We have three personal care aides, three
LPN’s and the three R.N.’s . The RN’s do the clinical supervision of the
LPN’s. Based on need we are putting in a casual worker on Saturday and
Sundays for 4.0 hours per day for weekend coverage.
The Elders’ Day Conference has been booked for September 12, 2013 at
the Gitanmaax Hall. On May 27, 2013, I asked the Elders at the
Gitanmaax Elder’s Luncheon, and some Kispiox community members attending, what theme they would like to have for this year? The Theme will
be the late 50’s , so get your 50’s outfits ready.
We are still working with the Better at Home Program coordinator, as there
is a strong possibility that GHS will receive monies from the B.C. Government to do an assessment, work plan and then implement a program similar to Better at Home program. Better at Home helps seniors with simple
day-to-day tasks and to maintain their independence and stay connected
with their community. A range of non-medical home support services:
Friendly visiting, transportation to appointments, light yard work, minor
home repairs, snow shoveling, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
We continue to contract out our Home Care services to Gitwangak and Hagwilget with Mavis doing the clinical supervision for the Licensed Practical
Nurse in the communities of Gitwangak and Hagwilget. We had three
students doing their preceptor ship with three of our Licensed Practical
Nurses on March 11-30th and April 8 -27th, 2013.
Wii Ho’osxw Committee (Cancer Care)
The Ho’osxw (Caring) committee members are Mavis Sebastian, Bill
Blackwater Jr., Lorna Hamil, Robynn Muldoe and Raechelle Wilson.
The Aboriginal Cancer Care Advisory members are Bill Blackwater Jr.
Gitxsan Rep., Robynn Muldoe, Gitxsan Health Society Rep., Verna
Howard, Community Health Planner, NWCEH – Hub Rep. and Myrtle
Muldoe, member at large.
We are planning the Annual Cancer Care Walk for September 27,
2013.
Nursing Coordinator’s Report by Mavis Sebastian
Home Care Program
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JUNE 2013 EDITION
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Point of Care HIV Testing
Point of Care HIV testing is now available in Glen Vowell, Gitanmaax, and Kispiox. This is a
test which will provide your HIV status results in 60 seconds. This test is easy, free &
confidential. We are encouraging everybody to come and get tested.
Please make an appointment with the Community Health Nurse in your community:
Sik-e-dakh Health Centre:
Kayte 842-6876
Gitanmaax Health Centre:
Kia 842-6320
Kispiox Health Centre:
Mary Anne 842-6236
Heart Health Program
We will be having
Long QT community
screening with Dr.
Laura Arbour in
Kispiox, Glen Vowell
and Gitanmaax. We
will be presenting a
video on Long Q T
Syndrome and doing
testing— ECG's.
possible. If you
cannot attend the
screening on the day
that it is happening in
your community, you
can attend a session in
another community .
Eg. someone from
Kispiox could go to
Glen Vowell.
We will be two days
in each community so
that we can see as
many people as
We will be in Kispiox
on June 26—27, 2013
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The tentative dates for
Gitanmaax & Glen Vowell
are as follows:
July 2 -3 , 2013
Place: Sik-e-dakh Health
Centre
July 4 –5, 2013
Place: Gitanmaax Health
Centre
Fernanda Polanco
Heart Health Nurse
Sik-e-dakh Health Centre
NOTE: The block booking for eye appointments at the Bulkley Valley Eye Care
Clinic that was organized by the Kispiox Health Centre will be on July 4, 2013.
They waived the eye exam fees for all appointments booked by the Kispiox Health
Centre for the one day visit only. The Kispiox Band Social Development office is
going to provide a shuttle bus for transportation to and from Smithers for those
that need a ride. Let us know if you will be driving yourself or if you need a ride.
Reminder that each client should bring a list of your medications. The Bulkley
Valley Hearing Clinic will let he Kispiox Health Centre know who is approved by
NIHB for the eye exams in June. For further info, call the Kispiox Health Centre
JUNE 2013 EDITION
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First Nations Health Authority Health Benefits
As of July 2, 2013 the First Nations Health Authority will take
over as MSP Group Administrator for First Nations residing in
B.C.
Is the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) taking over
NIHB?
Yes, as of July 2, 2013, the FNHA will begin receiving transfer payments from
Health Canada for the NIHB program. For the first two years, the FNHA will
purchase existing services back from Health Canada through what is called buy
back.
What is NIHB?
NIHB is Non-Insured Health Benefits . The NIHB Program is Health Canada's
national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for
benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care,
medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental
health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations
people and Inuit.
What will be different on July 2?
Nothing changes for clients or providers on July 2, 2013. First Nations Health
Authority Health Benefits Program service delivery processes will remain the
same. The only difference will be that, behind the scenes the FNHA is receiving funds for the Health Benefits Program service delivery from Health Canada
and then paying Health Canada to administer the program. First Nations will
still contact the B.C. Region office for assistance with Health Benefit related
issues.
Who is eligible for Non-Insured Health Benefits in B.C.?




First Nations residents of B.C.
Must have a status number and B.C. Care Card
If you have accessed NIHB and live in B.C., you are already on the list.
Non-residents of B.C. will continue to receive services from Health Canada.
For further info, go to their website www.fnhc.ca or go to facebook.com/
firstnationshealthauthority or twitter@fnhc or raise issues thru your Regional
First Nations Health Boards.
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GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIE TY NEWSLETTER
GHS Accreditation Canada Primer Workshop—April 2013
Gitxsan Health Society is going through the Accreditation Primer process to give us an
opportunity to evaluate and improve our services and to help us determine our readiness to
proceed with Accreditation. The Staff met with the Accreditation Specialist to get an outline of
the process, review the schedule of the on-site visit of the two surveyors, and to review the
results of the self-assessment questionnaire completed by staff . Each response in the questionnaire was evaluated and assigned a color. The colors showed areas that GHS should focus on
to improve our quality of services. Red flags meant areas that require further development;
yellow flags signified areas that require some improvement and green flags signified areas that
we are ready to proceed to accreditation. We did very well on the questionnaire, as we had only
2 red flags, 10 yellow flags and 55 green flags. The staff worked very hard to prepare for the
on-site visit to show evidence that we do have processes, policies and procedures in place that
address the red and yellow flagged areas.
May 22, 23 & 24, 2013 Primer Accreditation on site visit
The surveyors determine whether or not our services meet the
national standards by observing our services, visiting our
facilities, interviewing some clients we serve, and by reviewing
our documentation (policies, procedures, plans, etc.) They
heard GHS expectations. They met with various leadership,
members of the staff and community. They will highlight areas
of strength and areas needing improvement in their final report
We met 66 out of 79 standards! They said we should be very
proud of this. WE ARE! The primer is the beginning step. We
have two years to meet the gaps . Once we do that, we can
proceed with Accreditation. Achieving Accreditation would
mean international and Canadian recognition for our commitment to excellence. Recognition by government and other
funding agencies for accountability and conformance to
internationally accepted standards that promote excellence in
service. It will show that we strive to improve efficiency, fiscal
health and service delivery—creating a foundation for client
satisfaction in receiving the best service possible.
Debbie Davis Van Everry &
Mary Lessing-Turner,
Accreditation Canada
Surveyors & GHS Board of
Directors, May 24, 2013
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GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIE TY NEWSLETTER
Gitxsan Health Society Bursary Program
RATIONALE: The Gitxsan Health Society Bursary Program is designed to assist
students entering or continuing their post-secondary education, including
courses and programs of a technical and vocational nature, outside of and
beyond secondary school. Approved bursary assistance is determined by
(A) academic achievement and (B) hardship/need. Successful admission
status to a post-secondary institution or a successful completion of one or more
years leading to a health related degree, diploma or certificate is required.
BURSARY:
Two (2 ) bursaries in the amount of ($500) are available for the
2013 Spring Semester (January—May 2013).
ELIGIBILITY:
 Submission of Application
 Gitxsan Ancestry
 Registered Band Member of Gitanmaax, Glen Vowell or Kispiox,
 Proof of full-time student status including current Transcript(s) and
 Letter of Intent.
STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY: It is the student’s responsibility to complete and
forward this application directly to the address below. All applications completed in full must be received by June 14, 2013 for the 2013 Spring Session.
The Gitxsan Health Society reserves the right to authenticate all information
pertaining to the application prior to any decision being given. Applicants will
be notified by mail as to the decision of the GHS Bursary Committee. This
decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Mail applications to: Gitxsan Health Society, c/o Julie Morrison, Executive
Health Director, P.O. Box 223, Hazelton, BC
V0J 1Y0
Application forms are available from the following:
The Gitxsan Health Society Administration Office
Gitxsan Health Society Web Site at www.gitxsanhealth.com
Gitanmaax Health Centre
Glen Vowell Health Centre
JUNE 2013 EDITION
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Pre-Kindergarten Fair
The Gitxsan Health Society PreKindergarten Fair was held on May 28,
2013 at the Gitanmaax Hall. We had
parents & children from all three
communities attend. Children received
their pre-kindergarten immunization. We
had hearing testing information, dental
information, literacy information, and
bike safety information. The free bike
raffle was open to children who
received their immunization. The
winners of the bike raffle were Dreyden
Reid and Nymira Marshall shown here.
The staff would like to congratulate Matthew Ranahan and
Jaclyn Marshall. Jacyln is one of our LPN’s on maternity
leave. Enjoy this beautiful time in your lives!
GHS 2013 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
The final weigh in for the 2013 Gitxsan Health Society Weight Loss
Challenge will be from June 17—20, 2013. Participants can weigh
in at the Kispiox Health Centre, Sik-e-dakh Health Centre, or
Gitanmaax Health Centre during that week.
.
The winner of the challenge will be based on the highest weight loss
percentage. At the end of the challenge your start weight and end
weight will be calculated to determine the weight loss percentage.
The person with the highest weight loss percentage will win a trip for
two to Vancouver.
We thank all of the participants who joined the challenge. You are
on your way to being a healthier you. We wish you all continued
success in this endeavor!
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GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIE TY NEWSLETTER
GHS Mental Health Program
We are pleased to offer CONFIDENTIAL Counseling services to members
from Gitanmaax, Sik-e-dakh and Kispiox. If you would like to see anyone in our
Mental Health Team, please call Alf Brady, Mental Health Counselor at 250 842-5165,
or any of our IRS Mental Health Support Workers: Cheryl Williams and Arnold
Jackson. Cheryl is now working out of the FAST /IRS office at 2215 Cottonwood Drive,
in Gitanmaax. She can be reached at 250 842-2320. Arnold Jackson is working out
of the FAST /IRS office on Mondays & Thursdays, at 250 842-2320, at the Kispiox
Health Centre on Tuesdays & Fridays, at 250 842-6236 and at the Sik-e-dakh Health
Centre on Wednesdays at 250 842-6876.
For after hours, if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, confused, suicidal or just
need someone to listen please call the CRISIS
1 888 562-1214.
LINE at
It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. It is confiden-
tial and they do not have call display.
There is a YOUTH
SUPPORT LINE
at 1 888 564-8336 (teen) that operates 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week, after
hours calls are directly forwarded to the 24 hour line. There is a YOUTH CHAT
WEBSITE for youth in crisis or who may need information or referrals. The website has the same hours as the youth line. Check out the website
www.northernyouthonline.ca For SUICIDAL CRISIS,
call 1800 SUICIDE.
AA Meetings
Kispiox
TIME: 7:30 pm Doors open
at 7:15 pm
PLACE: Kispiox Health Centre
Every Thursday
For info, please call Cheryl
Williams at 250-842-2320
Gitanmaax
TIME: 7:30 pm Doors open
at 7:15 pm
PLACE: Gitanmaax Health
Centre
Every Wednesday
For info , please call Alf
Brady at 250-842-5165
Sik-e-dakh
TIME: 7:30 pm Doors open
at 7:15 pm
PLACE: Sik-e-dakh Health
Centre
Every Monday
For info, please call Arnold
at 250-842-2320
Gitanmaax Narcotics Anonymous
Every Monday
Start at 7:30 p.m.
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GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIE TY NEWSLETTER
Gwalyeinsxw Club
My name is Roberta
Mowatt and I am the
Gwalyeinsxw Club
Leader for the Eastern
Gitxsan Communities
(Gitanmaax, Glen
Vowell, and Kispiox).
The Club is for 9 -13
year olds and the focus
for the group is to
engage youth in
activities around sports,
nutrition, cultural
events, and life skills.
I’ve been busy in
Gitanmaax and Glen
Vowell introducing
myself and the Club to
the Brighter Futures
programs in both
communities.
We are planning to have
a Gitanmaax Family
Fun Day on June 4,
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. at the Ksan
Campgrounds.
Activities will include
California Kick Ball,
three-legged races,
balloon toss, jello eating
contest, moose call &
more! We will wrap up
the day with burgers
and salads . Everyone
is welcome! We hope
to see you there! This is
a
collaborative
event hosted by
Gitanmaax Band and
Gitxsan Health Society.
I will be at the
Gitanmaax Drop-in
running the
Gwalyeinsxw Club
program activities every
Thursday from 4:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In Glen Vowell, I’ve
just had initial meetings
with Lawrence Azak
and our plan is to
launch the program in
conjunction with the
Aboriginal Day
celebrations in the
community. Keep an
eye out for further
information coming for
this event!
I will be at the Glen
Vowell Drop-In running
the Gwalyeinsxw Club
program activities every
Tuesdays from 4:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
I am working on
connections with the
community of Kispiox to
provide programming
there as well as a launch.
I have attached a copy of
the registration form that
will be available at the
Drop-in centres in the
three (3) communities.
If anyone has ideas to
share with regards to
programming or would
like to volunteer, please
call me at 250-842-2320
or email me at
gwalyeinsxwcooreast
@gitxsan.net.
Any input would be
greatly appreciated.
I’m looking forward to
working with youth and
community members in
the months to come!
Roberta Mowatt
Gwalyeinsxw Club
Leader (East)
Phone: 250-842-2320
Fax: 250-842-2326
Email:
gwalyeinsxwcoordeast
@gitxsan.net
JUNE 2013 EDITION
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Gwalyeinsxw Kids Club Application form
Name of youth________________________________________ Birth date ________________________
Name of parent(s) or guardian(s) __________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
Home telephone______________________ Work telephone ____________________________________
Other person and/or number to call in emergency _____________________________________________
Medical Information
Is your youth presently being treated for an injury or sickness or taking any medication?
Yes No
If yes, please explain. _________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Does your youth have, or has your youth ever had, any of the following? (Please check all that apply.)
Asthma
Hay Fever
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Heart Murmur
Seizure Disorders
If yes, please explain.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Youth’s blood type_______ (if known)
Does your youth have a physical handicap or illness that would prevent him or her from participating in
normal rigorous activity? Yes No
If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________________
Family Doctor:____________________________________ Doctor’s Telephone:___________________
Insurance Co.:______________________________PolicyNo.:__________________________________
Consent and Certification
I, the undersigned, being the parent or legal guardian of the youth named above, do hereby consent to the participation of my youth in all the scheduled youth activities of Gwalyeinsxw Kids Club and any other supervised activities customarily associated with its youth group, including youth rallies and overnight or weekend
youth trips. Further, I certify that my youth is physically fit and adequately prepared to participate in all
recreational and sporting events. If I wish to revoke this consent for any reason, I will promptly notify the
youth leader in writing.
Note to Parent: If giving consent for one activity only, or if this consent is otherwise restricted, please
specify:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian__________________________ Date:__________________
Youth Pledge: I hereby pledge to uphold all policies of the Gwalyeinsxw Kids Club of Gitxsan Health
Society. During all youth activities and all youth trips, I pledge to follow all instructions of the youth leader
and the adult chaperones, including safety instructions. Youth Signature: __________________________
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GITXSAN HEAL TH SOCIE TY NEWSLE TTER
Walking Groups at our GHS Health Stations:
Gitanmaax Walking Group 250 842-6320
starts: June 5, 2013 (Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Time: 10:30am
Place: Gitanmaax Health Station
Leaders: Jessie Marshal and Kia Beertema
Kispiox Walking Group 250 842-6236
Starts: June 5, 2013 (Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
TIME: 1030 AM
PLACE: From the Kispiox Health Center
Leaders: Robynn Muldoe and Mavis Sebastian
Glen Vowell Walking Group 250 842-6786
starts: June 5, 2013 (Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Time: 10:30AM
Place: Glen Vowell Health Station
Leaders: Deanna Whieldon and Raechelle Wilson
Please wear proper walking shoe/bright loose fit clothing. Please consult physician first if you
have health concerns.
We will be able to modify dates and times as per group needs
Open and free to join! Lets get prepared for the Walk/Run marathon!!
For information, contact Jennifer at 250 842-5165 or call your health station
5 K/ 10 K HALF MARATHON EVENT
WHEN:
July 21, 2013
WHERE:
Ksan Campgrounds
TIME:
9:00 a.m. start for Marathon Runners
10:00 a.m. start for 5 K or 10 K runners
Deadline to register for 5 K /10K/ Half Marathon is July 12, 2013
Early registration will guarantee you a shirt in your size. Sign up on our Facebook page and
click like on our page for an entry for a prize and for running/training tips and diet. For information, contact Jennifer at 250 842-5165
GHS UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2013
June 5, 2013—PCAP/MCH Client Lunch
Place: Glen Vowell Health Centre
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For information, please call the PCAP/MCH office at 250 842-2319
June 5, 2013—PCAP/MCH Food Skills for Families
Place: PCAP/MCH Office in Gitanmaax
Time: 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
For information, please call the PCAP/MCH office at 250 842-2319
June 6, 2013—PCAP/MCH Client Lunch
Place: Kispiox Health Centre
Time: 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For information, please call the PCAP/MCH Office at 250 842-2319
June 10, 2013—Gitanmaax Elder’s Luncheon
Place: Gitanmaax Hall
Time: 12:00 p.m.
For information, please call the Gitanmaax Health Centre at 250 842-6320. Sponsored
by the Gitanmaax Brighter Program.
June 12, 2013—PCAP/MCH Food Skills for Families
Place: PCAP/MCH Office in Gitanmaax
Time: 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
For information, please call the PCAP/MCH office at 250 842-2319
June 12, 2013— GHS Off Reserve Members’ Information Meeting
Place: Lions Hall, New Hazelton, B.C.
Time: 5:00 p.m.
GHS update on programming & services . Dinner will be served.
June 14, 2013— Deadline for the GHS Bursaries
June 18, 2013—PCAP/MCH Client Swimming Trip to Smithers
Transportation is provided. The bus will leave: Kispiox Health Centre at 9:00 a.m.;
Glen Vowell Health Centre at 9:15 a.m.; PCAP/MCH office at 9:30 a.m. and the New
Hazelton Chevron Town Pantry at 10:00 a.m.
To attend the swimming trip you must have regular scheduled appointments with your
mentor and have gone over your goals. Please call to have your name added to the
list to attend. If you have any questions, please call Shelley at 250 842-2319
GHS UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2013
June 19, 2013—PCAP/MCH Food Skills for Families
Place: PCAP/MCH Office in Gitanmaax
Time: 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
For information, please call the PCAP/MCH office at 250 842-2319
June 20 , 2013
PCAP/MCH Client Shopping Trip to Smithers
Transportation is provided. The bus will leave: Kispiox Health
Centre at 9:00 a.m.; Glen Vowell Health Centre at 9:15 a.m.; PCAP/
MCH office at 9:30 a.m.; and New Hazelton Chevron Town Pantry at
10:00 a.m. To attend the shopping trip you must have regular
scheduled appointments with your mentor and have gone over
your goals. Please call to have your name added to the list to
attend. If you have any questions, please call Shelley at 250 8422319
June 20, 2013—B.C. Mobile Mammogram Clinic
Place: Kispiox Health Centre
Time: 11:30 a.m.—4:50 p.m.
For information and to book an appointment, please call 1800 663
9203.
June 24 2013—Gitanmaax Elder’s Lunch
Place: Gitanmaax Hall
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For information, please call the Gitanmaax Health Centre office at
250 842-6320. Sponsored by the Gitanmaax Brighter Futures
Program.
June 26—27, 2013—Long QT Community Screening Clinic
Place: Kispiox Health Centre
Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
For information, please call Fernanda at 250 842—6876
GHS BOARD MEMBERS
Gitanmaax Reps.
Rose Morrison
Dianne Shanoss
Kispiox Reps.
George Muldoe
Sadie Harris
Sik-e-dakh Reps.
Perry Sampson Jr.
Tony Sampare
Off Reserve Reps.
John Olson
William Starr
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