Tag Archives: Health
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Emotional Wellness in Turbulent Times Want to be a fly on the wall? You can listen in for free to this 40 minute program (below) where I will take you through a three step process&...
May 03, 2020
Two additional deaths, and 26 new COVID-19 cases identified in B.C
VICTORIA - The province announced 26 new cases of COVID-19 today (May 2), for a total of 2,171 cases in B.C. In Saturday's update, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says of those cases, 72 pe...
May 02, 2020 Chief Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry providing an update on COVID-19 on April 30, 2020 (Image Credit: Province of British Columbia)
CHARBONNEAU: Ageism contributes to poor care in long-term facilities
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC has made it clear the disparity of care for residents in long-term care compared to that in hospitals. An indicator of that disparity is the fact that 80 per cent of COVID-19 dea...
Apr 30, 2020 Image Credit: Tania Van den Berghen
Cargill beef plant to reopen next week after COVID-19 outbreak forced closure
CALGARY - Workers are to return Monday to a beef processing plant south of Calgary that was closed for two weeks because of a COVID-19 outbreak. Cargill says its High River facility will restart ...
Apr 29, 2020
Workers at risk of COVID-19 exposure top of mind during National Day of Mourning
KAMLOOPS - Honouring those who lost their lives on the job, or became ill due to their profession will be different this year in Kamloops. Usually, a memorial ceremony is held in the city's downtown. ...
Apr 28, 2020 A wreath placed beside a memorial outside Kamloops City Hall. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
How seniors care in B.C has changed during a pandemic, and what measures could stay for the future
VICTORIA - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes have had to be made in how seniors in B.C are cared for - whether that be at home, or in a long term care facility. For at home care, the province...
Apr 27, 2020 file image, CFJC Today
Interior Health opens 14 virus test centres
KELOWNA - More residents are eligible for COVID-19 testing under expanded health regulations announced today by provincial health officials. Under the new guidelines, anyone with symptoms of the virus...
Apr 27, 2020 Image Credit: Fernando Zhiminaicela
Whatever!
Whatever you are feeling – despair, overwhelm, frustration, sadness, it's ok, it's real. You aren't crazy, you aren't the only one feeling like this, let yourself feel what you feel. And then fe...
Apr 26, 2020
B.C health officials attribute majority of 95 new COVID-19 cases to existing outbreaks
VICTORIA - BC health officials say there have been 95 new cases of COVID-19 identified since Friday, for a total of 1,948 cases in British Columbia. In an update today (Apr. 25), provincial health off...
Apr 25, 2020 (Image Credit: BC Government)
CHARBONNEAU: Ventilator treatment for COVID-19 leads to questions of end-of-life
NOW IS THE TIME TO TALK to your friends and family about your prospects of survival should you become deathly ill. But if you're like me, you'd rather not start the conversation.If you are unfortunate...
Apr 23, 2020 Image Credit: Global News File
