Photo: FNHA Nurse Gary Housty in action in the new Nursing Recruitment video.

The FNHA is seeking a number of nurses for health stations and health centres throughout the province. To support our efforts we are pleased to launch our Nursing Recruitment videos that feature FNHA nurses telling their story of life as a nurse working in various locations with First Nations communities in BC.

We raise our hands to the communities of Lax Kw'alaams, Tsal'alh, and Xwisten, our filming partners.

Watch and share the videos and find out more on our nursing recruitment and how to apply here! 

Photo: FNHA Chief Operating Officer Richard Jock

COAST SALISH TERRITORY (Vancouver, BC) — The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is pleased to announce that effective immediately, Richard Jock is the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Richard was previously the VP of Policy, Planning and Strategic Services for the FNHA. 

“Our organization has come a long way since Transfer on October 1 last year, and I look forward to supporting the CEO and working in partnership with BC First Nations to address the challenges and
opportunities that lie ahead,” states Jock. Read the full news release here. 

Photo: Nuu-chah-nulth Singers - Aaron Watts, Brian Lucas, Robert Scott Watts

The three First Nation families on Vancouver Island – Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Nuu-chah-nulth - gathered for their regional sessions Nov. 26-28 to move forward on the transformative work underway in health. The three day session included a balance of technical, political, regional and provincial work.

The Islands' own Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Shannon Waters presented on Joint Project Board updates that included Kwakwaka’wakw Maternal Child & Family Health Team, Coast Salish Primary Care Team, and the Nuu-chah-nulth Oral Health Team. Other highlights included the Beefy Chiefs 2.0 Step-Up Community Wellness Panel, a keynote presentation from Dr. Art Hister, and an acknowledgement of graduation for the First Nations First Responders that took place on the Island this summer.

An evening ceremony saw FNHA staff members stand up and share their commitment to working with leadership in a respectful and principled way. Leadership and witnesses responded with words of advice and encouragement for the FNHA in an evening celebration dinner. Many acknowledged the difficulty of the work ahead in supporting each Nation, and encouraged the FNHA to stand strong together moving forward.

The countdown is on for Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey VII.

Check out the FNHA website here to learn about recently confirmed keynote speakers and sponsorship opportunities.

Stay tuned for the launch of our official Gathering Wisdom online content coming soon and save the date – May 5-7, 2015!

“Testing for a Reason: New Information about Type 2 Diabetes and Blood Sugar Testing”​

How Often Should I Be Testing My Blood Sugar?
New Canadian and international research shows that most people with type 2 diabetes who are not using insulin don’t need to regularly self-test their blood sugar, because self-testing does not improve their blood sugar control or quality of life in a significant way. If you manage your diabetes by diet alone or with pills, you can self-test less often without harming your health.

Testing For a Reason
When you do self-test your blood sugar, make sure to take action based on the result. In other words, test for a reason! Your health care provider can help you decide what to do if your blood sugar level is too high or too low.

Read the full communique here.

The First Nations Health Authority is issuing this message to make sure that all First Nations individuals living in British Columbia below Highway 16 are aware that, due to the outbreak of Avian Influenza H5N2 in a number of barns in the Abbotsford area, there is now a restriction on moving any birds from where they are normally kept. Until otherwise announced, any movement of a bird or birds requires a permit.

Please note that Avian Influenza H5N2, although very dangerous to birds, is not a threat to human health.

Read the full communication here.

The First Nations Health Authority Environmental Contaminants
Program (ECP) is now accepting Environmental Contaminants
Research Proposals for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Our call is a little different this year...Read more here.

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Monday February 16th 2015

The proposal selection process will be concluded in late March 2015.

This 30-minute video is an education resource for first responders, including police, paramedics, emergency room staff or anyone working with people who use substances.

It shows the remarkable, positive difference that can be made when people who use substances are approached in a manner that fosters respect, compassion and inclusion. The video focuses on specific behaviours and actions that, while seemingly simple, can have a deep and long-lasting positive effect on individuals with substance use problems who are in crisis.

Using more of an appreciative lens, this video highlights real life examples of effective engagement that can be applied, adapted and amplified by first responders. These examples can prompt individual reflection, group discussions and organizational feedback. The concepts include health trajectories, ripple effects, attunement, and tipping points that can be explored within service settings to help build confidence and compassion to address the complex needs for these clients.

Watch the video here.

To date 25 proposals have been received. This call is still open.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada/Federal Government, in partnership with MediQuest Technologies, will provide funding for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and training to public facilities in Canada. With an AED and training anyone can save a life. For each AED provided, successful applications receive training for 10 community members in CPR/AED use.

Applications are simple, only involve 2 pages, and are being accepted until the Grant funds are used up. Please highlight that the application is from a First Nation community for its public facilities.

Send completed applications to: hsf@mediquest.ca or Fax: 604.987.6119.  For information about AEDs visit www.MediQuest.ca  or call 1-866-831-3227

Download the application here

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