Attendees at the Indigenous Primary Health and Wellness Home in Surrey

The Indigenous Primary Health and Wellness Home is the first clinic of its kind in Fraser Health.

The clinic is now offering culturally safe and holistic care to Indigenous people in Surrey.

“First Nations leaders have told us to improve health services for all of our people – those living at home and those living away from home,” said Grand Chief Doug Kelly, chair, First Nations Health Council. “Our citizens want care that reflects both our traditional teachings and the best of western medicine. The Surrey area is home to the largest Indigenous population in B.C. The First Nations Health Council appreciates the productive partnership between the First Nations Health Authority and Fraser Health. When First Nations are able to own and influence the decisions about our health and other services that impact our families and communities, the outcomes and successes will be positive. I look forward to seeing this good work move forward.”

Read the full release here.

To celebrate Nutrition Month, the FNHA is hosting the Food is Medicine Healthy Eating Challenge. You can join the challenge by:

• ​Choosing, cooking, and eating more whole foods and drinks (those closest to their natural form as possible).

• Eating less processed foods and drinks.

• Challenging harmful habits and nurturing positive changes.

• Recruiting friends, family, and colleagues to join the challenge.

• Sharing your experience with us and supporting others taking the challenge by commenting on our Facebook posts, sharing pictures, asking questions, etc.

Share a post about these topics on social media with our hashtags and/or tag FNHA to be entered to win an Instant Pot!

#FoodisMedicineFNHA

#MindfulEatingFNHA

#EatingforWellnessFNHA

Learn more here.

Women's health messages from Dr. Unjali Malhotra, FNHA Medical Officer, Women's Health

March 8 was International Women's Day, a day to honour and lift up women, girls, life-givers and Two-Spirit people.

At FNHA, we're happy to have a women's health physician as part of our Chief Medical Office team, Dr. Unjali Malhotra.

To mark this important day, here is a round-up of some of Dr. Malhotra's public health articles you may have missed from the past year to support your health and wellness.

Read the messages here.

Kids Boost Immunity Lessons Share Indigenous Storytelling and History

A free online learning resource for Canadian students is tapping into children's altruism to improve vaccine literacy and promote immunizations in developing countries. Kids Boost Immunity (KBI) uses a series of articles, videos and online quizzes linked to school curricula in science, health and social studies to encourage students from grades four to 12 to think about immunization in a global context.

A panel described the Kids Boost Immunity program to community health nurses at the FNHA’s recent 2019 Communicable Disease, Public Health and Indigenous Knowledge Exchange Forum.

Learn more here.

“I strongly recommend that men and boys get vaccinated for HPV. It is important to know that there is a rise in HPV-related head and neck cancers in men. One way to reduce your risk of these cancers is to get vaccinated against the virus (HPV). Another is to use condoms, and avoid using commercial tobacco.” – Dr. Kelsey Louie, FNHA Medical Officer

“We know we can eliminate HPV-related cancers! Through prevention (vaccination), screening (pap testing) and treatment (effective follow up of abnormal results from screening), we can see an end to cervical cancer in our lifetimes. This is a real possibility being proven globally.” – Dr. Unjali Malhotra, FNHA Medical Officer, Women’s Health

For more information about the impacts of HPV, read Dr. Malhotra’s message here.

Gina Gaspard, FNHA Certified Nurse Specialist for Palliative Care, sought funding to host End of Life Doula Training in Prince George the week of Feb 11-15. It was well attended by Community Health Representatives and other community support people who will take their training back to their community to support this care at home. 

Participants arrived from across the North Region to learn about this new program and become certified. Well done to all!

The End of Life Doula Training is offered through a partnership between the FNHA and Douglas College. Learn more about the program here.

Deadline: Thursday, March 28, 2019, 11:50 am (noon) Pacific time

The Commemoration Fund is the Government of Canada’s response to the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Interim Report recommendation for the federal government to establish a Commemoration Fund.

The objectives are to:
• Honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals; and,
• Increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals.

The Applicant Guide can be found here.

PeopleSoft Financial Systems Enhancement Project, Phase III​
Closing Date: Apr. 3, 2019 16:00
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​​​​Hyperion Managed Services​​
Closing Date: Apr. 3, 2019 16:00
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Panorama Nurse Coordinator
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: March 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Business Analyst - Technical
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: March 26, 2019 at 4:00pm

Co-op Student, Service Desk
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: March 26, 2019 at 4:00pm

Community Health and Home Care Nurse
Location: Vancouver Island
Deadline: March 27, 2019 at 4:00pm

Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Location: West Vancouver
Deadline: March 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Manager, Program & Service Support
Location: Fraser Salish
Deadline: Open Until Filled

Clinical Counsellor, Mental Health & Wellness
Location: Multiple Locations
Deadline: Open Until Filled

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Organization: Northern St’at’imc Outreach Health Services, Lillooet Tribal Council
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Deadline: Open until filled
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Organization: Vancouver Coastal Health
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Addictions Liaison
Organization: Carrier Sekani Family Services
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Casual/On Call Community Health Representative
Organization: Kwakiutl District Council
Location(s): Campbell River
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