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February —April 2015

Christmas Open House 2014

TCHSS held their annual Christmas Open House for the their community

members this year on December 12, 2014.

The staff at TCHSS prepared a delicious meal

of ham, turkey and all the fixings including

homemade desserts for approximately 100

people that were in attendance.

Santa made a stop here at Three Corners

during the festivities, the children had the

opportunity to tell Santa what was on their

wish list and they received a special little gift

from Santa himself.

Along with a wonderful meal and visit from Santa there were amazing

food hampers provided by TCHSS to be given away. The lucky winners of

the hampers were: Naomi Alphonse of WLIB, Andrea Gilbert of Soda

Creek and Leslie Rosette of Canoe Creek.

All the staff at Three Corners would

like to wish everyone a happy and

healthy New Year!!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Board of Directors ................. 2

New Nurse Practitioner ......... 3

Bursary Application ............... 4

Interior Health………………….... 5

Med Travel FAQ…………….……. 6

Med Facts…………………………... 7

Hearts at Work...………..…….….8

Injury Surveillance……..…...9-10

Upcoming Events……….………11

Circle of Life……….……......12-14

Dementia…………………..…….. 15

Community Updates…….16-20

Three Corners Health Service Society

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BERT SAMSON—ELDERS COUNCIL (CANOE/DOG CREEK) Hi, I am Bert Samson of Dog Creek, I am a member of the TCHSS Elder’s Council.

I have lived in the Dog Creek community all my life. My parents were Archie

Samson and Celestine SaulJohn of Dog Creek; my grandparents were Celestine

and Sam SaulJohn of Dog Creek. I have five children, they are: Debbie, Phillip,

Eddie, Stevie, and Bradley.

Throughout my life I have worked a variety of jobs from sawmills, ranches, oil

fields to my own silviculture company. I have enjoyed the experiences and the

places these jobs have taken me.

I have been a member of Elder’s Council at TCHSS since 2012.

LORNA BILLY—BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CANOE CREEK) After completing high school, in 1985, I moved home to Canoe Creek. Since then I have been employed by Canoe Creek Band in a wide variety of positions including; Council member, Community Health Rep., Custodian, Teacher’s Aid, Cook and now currently as the Employment Coordinator. While working as the CHR, in 97/98, I had the chance to be involved in all of the initial meetings as the Community Health Advisory Committee gathered, to begin brainstorming and developing the foundation of what is now Three Corners Health Services Society. In 2007, after raising my family in Canoe Creek, I decided to return to school at SFU-Kamloops. This also allowed my children the opportunity to experience education outside of the small reserve schools. At SFU-Kamloops I completed my FN Language Proficiency Cert., FN Research Cert. and my Bachelor of Arts Degree. In July 2012, I returned to Canoe Creek because this is the only place I feel at home. I have spent my adult life sup-porting family and community here; through planning/organizing activities, fundraising, community/school trips and any other way that I could. I enjoy being involved, supporting community and continual learning; this is why I have stepped forward to become a TCHSS Board Member.

CRYSTAL GETZ—RECEPTION

Hello to all. My name is Crystal Getz and I have recently joined the Three Corners

Health Services Society as the receptionist. It is a pleasure to be part of such an

amazing team.

I was born here in Williams Lake but spent my childhood in Chetwynd. I moved

back to the Cariboo as a young adult and have called it my home ever since. I am

married to Dallas Getz and together we have 2 wonderful boys.

I look forward to meeting all of the community members.

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Three Corners is excited to introduce

Bhavan Manhas,

Nurse Practitioner

Bhavan will be providing primary care services to our communities which is

especially exciting for all of our community members who do not have a

family doctor.

Watch for the schedule of her visits to community, they will be posted at

each of the health stations, on the TCHSS website, & on our Facebook page.

Hello everyone, I wanted to take the time to introduce myself and to say how excited I am to have the opportunity to

work with you all in the northern Secwepemc communities as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). Do not fret on pronouncing

my first name correctly, simply remember it rhymes with oven, and place a B in front of it: B-oven.:)

Though I have spent much of my time living on Vancouver Island, I was born in Williams Lake and spent part

of my childhood in town. Despite relocating to Victoria with my parents and brother, I maintained connection with my

family that remained in town. Fortunately, parts of my extended family continue to reside in Williams Lake and have

taken on the role of helping me embrace the winter weather again.

With regards to education, I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the British Columbia Institute of

Technology in 2009, allowing me to work as a Registered Nurse in a variety of medical and surgical acute care settings

in both Canada and the United Kingdom (UK). Prior to my return from travel nursing in the UK, I began searching for a

nursing role that moved away from disease oriented practice and embodied a focus upon health promotion and

illness prevention. This search led me away from the hospital towards primary care and prompted me to apply for the

NP program at the University of Victoria. During my time as an NP student, I sought out rural-oriented practice in

Williams Lake, where, I was fortunate enough to spend two internships alongside Sandra LaChapelle at Thompson

Rivers University (TRU) Health Clinic. I found this experience to be both valuable and rewarding in enacting the NP

role. In particular, I was attracted to the family-oriented culture present in this community as it aligned well with my

professional practice philosophy. Graduating in 2014, I reflected on my time at TRU and felt this wonderful experience

influenced my decision to return and work as a licensed NP.

Apart from nursing, my hobbies include reading novels, spending time with my friends/family and running. I

recently combined the last two hobbies when my two friends and I completed a marathon in Napa Valley. That being

said, given the road conditions, I am not sure how much outdoor running I will be completing in the next few months.

Thank you for taking the time to read a bit about me. I look forward to spending the next few weeks visiting

the various Secwepemc regions and getting to learn more about you and your communities.

For more information or any questions about the

Nurse Practitioner, please contact:

Stacey Isaac, RN, BSN

Nurse Manager

250-398-9814

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Three Corners Health Services Society

Bursary Application – Winter Semester

Application Deadline: February 11, 2015

Three Corners Health Services Society provides an annual bursary that is given out during the winter semester, in the

amount of $500.00.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Must be registered with either Canoe Creek, Soda Creek, or Williams Lake Indian Band

Must be enrolled in a minimum two year program and attending school full-time (minimum 3 courses)

Minimum 2.5 GPA from previous semester

Please include with your application:

o Confirmation of program acceptance

o Course description or brochure

o 500 word essay on your education, career goals, work/volunteer experience

o Unofficial Transcript

**Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are welcome to apply for bursaries as many

times as they wish but will be capped at successfully receiving bursaries from TCHSS twice.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Family Name: ________________________Given Name(s):_____________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________Tribal/Band Affiliation:_____________________________

COURSE INFORMATION:

Name of Institution Attending: _____________________________________________________

Name of Program Enrolled in: _____________________________________________________

(Attach copy of course description or brochure)

STATEMENT OF APPLICATION

I agree to allow the use of my name and picture for promotional purposes.

To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application is complete and accurate.

__________________________________________________ ________________________

Signature Date

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Type of Services provided by Interior Health

Cariboo Memorial Hospital

Adult Day Services: Is a supportive service that the adult day services provide at Deni House to include services such as bathing, lunch, medication administration, crafts, exercise, and health education for that day.

Home Support Services:

Home support services provide assistance with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming, special exercise, medication administration, and other care needs; support and relief for the primary caregiver in the client’s home.

Respite Care / Caregiver Support Services:

This programs gives caregivers support for the emotional and physical demands of caring for a relative or friend. Careigver support / respite support is provided in various ways. It is available at home through Home and Community Care or outside of the home through short-term stays, called respite at Deni House.

Acquired Brain Injury:

Provide help to adults living in the community who have a brain injury, as well as families, caregivers, and staff. Based on assessment by a case coordinator a plan is developed to meet the client’s needs.

Residential Care:

Residential Care/Long-term Care - When you are no longer able to stay home with assistance the Home and Community Care team will assist you with options.

Convalescent – after hospitalization for surgery or care of acute episode related to a chronic condition, you may need some more time to recover before returning home. Convalescent care is provided at the Deni House.

Palliative Care - Hospice palliative care service will help relieve suffering and improve quality of life for people with a life limiting illness. Whether you are at home, in hospital, a hospice bed or a residential care facility your health care team will provide: care to help relieve symptoms such as pain, nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia; information on services and care options; legal and financial matters; teaching for families on how to provide or assist with care; emotional support; referrals to available services, such as volunteers and counseling.

Assisted Living: Assisted living services are provided in a supportive accommodation environment for clients with physical and functional health chal-lenges who can no longer reside at home but are able to make decisions on their own behalf. Assisted living includes:

Private housing with a lockable door

Personal care services

2 nutritious meals per day, one of which is the main meal

Access to basic activity programming such as games, music and crafts

Weekly housekeeping

Laundering of towels and linens

Access to laundry equipment for personal laundry

Heating or air conditioning as necessary to maintain the safety and basic comfort level of the residence

A 24-hour emergency response system

How do you access any of the services mentioned above? You can access these services through the Home and Community Care office at Williams Lake Cariboo Memorial Hospital

by calling 250-302-3244 and requesting an assessment.

For more information, please refer to the following website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourCare/HomeCommunityCare/Pages/default.aspx

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Medical Transportation FAQ’s

Will the Medical Transportation Program cover all my costs for travel to a med-ical appointment associated with a client’s medical condition and travel re-quirements? The most economical and efficient mode of transportation must be used,

taking into consideration the clients medical condition and the urgency of the situation. What do I need to make a travel claim? A referral from a general practitioner, family physician, or a health professional is required Confirmation of specialists appointment If it is your first time claiming travel you must have your band number, full name, date of birth,

personal health number and updated contact information, including your physical and mailing ad-dress

Are travel expenses to access dental services an eligible benefit? All dental appointments must be submitted to First Nations Health Authority’s Health Benefits for

approval as a benefit exception.

Is travel to detox covered? All travel for detox must be submitted to First Nations Health Authority’s Health Benefits for ap-

proval as a benefit exception.

What kind of medical travel expenses are excluded? Compassionate travel ie. an escort for emotional support; Appointments other than to the nearest appropriate health facility Appointments for clients in the care of federal or provincial institutions Return trips home in the cases of illnesses while away from home, for reasons other than approved

travel to access medically required services

Will I get an escort? An escort form must be completed by the physician stating why an escort is required for medical

reasons.

What are the meal rates for medical trips over 5 days? For trips that are over 5 days, a weekly rate of $163 will apply. This is inclusive of any escort.

Will meals be covered for day trips? If time away from home for a medical trip is more than 5 hours a $10 meal allowance will be

reimbursed. For more information please contact: Heather Camille Medical Transportation Receptionist Phone: 250-398-9814 Fax: 250-398-9824 Email: mtreception@threecornershealth.org

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What should I do if my child becomes sick?

Do not send your sick child to school or day care. A child/individual who is sick with a fever and respiratory

symptoms should stay home until they are free of symptoms for 24 hours to avoid passing on the illness.

What to do if a child is ill and has difficulty breathing?

You should seek medical attention immediately.

Facts about Enterovirus D68 (EV- D68)

for Parents and Caregivers

What is Enterovirus D68?

EV-D68 is one of many enteroviruses. EV-D68 infections occurduring the

summer and fall months. Most people infected with enteroviruses do not

have symptoms or have only mild flu-like symptoms.

Who is at risk?

Infants, children, and teenagers are most at risk for enteroviruses and may become ill. They are at increased risk because they have not

yet acquired immunity from previous exposures. It is more serious for children with asthma and/or other respiratory diseases.

How is it spread?

The virus can be found in secretions such as saliva, nasal mucus, or sputum and probably stools. It can spread through close contact with

infected people and is likely to spread from person- to -person when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches contaminated

surfaces.

What are the symptoms?

Most people infected do not have symptoms or have only mild flu-like symptoms. The virus can cause mild to severe respiratory illness,

especially in people with asthma and/or other respiratory diseases. Other symptoms can include fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing,

and body and muscle aches.

What can I do to help reduce the risk of getting infected?

There is no vaccine to prevent EV-D68 infection. To reduce the risk of becoming infected with EV-D68:

Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after

changing diapers.

Wash hands, especially before and after eating, and whenever your hands are

dirty.

Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and encourage children to do so.

Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are

sick.

Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if

someone is sick.

For more information visit

www.bccdc.ca or www.cdc.gov

Sources: New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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HEALTH FAIR

Tues. March 17—Sugar Cane

Wed. March 18—Canoe Creek

Thurs. March 19—Soda Creek

Check the poster in your

community for times

Start to improve your

well-being!

Three Corners Health is offering an opportunity

to have your heart health checked out, AND you

can learn ways to improve your overall health.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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INJURY SURVEILLANCE FORM (all information is confidential)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR INJURED PERSON

Date of Injury (Year/Month/Day) ( / / ) Age: _________ Date of Birth (Year/Month/Day) ( / / ) Gender Male Female

COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMUNITY OF INJURY (community where injury occurred):

COMMUNITY OF RESIDENCE (community where injury person lives):

Give completed form to: Three Corners Health Services Society Ph: 250-398-9814

INJURY EVENT INFORMATION TIME OF INJURY

(1) 12 AM – 4 AM (4) 12 PM – 4 PM

(2) 4 AM – 8 AM (5) 4 PM – 8 PM

(3) 8 AM – 12 PM (6) 8 PM – 12 AM

(7) UNKNOWN

Was the injury WORK RELATED?

YES NO

Was the injury SPORTS RELATED?

YES NO

ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES Unknown Not Applicable Alcohol Solvents Prescription drugs Over the counter drugs Illicit drugs OTHER (please specify)

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Unknown

Seatbelt

Child restraint

Helmet

Smoke/Fire Alarm

Life jacket/Survival suit

Not applicable Protective occupational equipment (e.g. eye goggles) Protective recreational equipment (e.g. knee pads)

OTHER (please specify)

INTENT OF INJURY Intentional (harmed by SELF) UNINTENTIONAL (i.e. accidental) Intentional (harmed by ANOTHER PERSON) UNKNOWN intent

PLACE OF INJURY Home(inside a home or on home property) Outdoor Recreational Area (e.g. rodeo ground) Playground Indoor Recreational Area (e.g. indoor hockey

arena) Daycare Public Place (e.g. shopping mall, church) School Wilderness/Bush Roadway OTHER (please specify) If known-specify place of injury (location) e.g. name of playground, school, public place)

Describe WHAT the injured person was doing when the injury occurred, what went wrong, and what actually caused the injury (please indicate if UNKNOWN)

Explain WHY the injury occurred (e.g. medical problems, recent depression, weather or road conditions)

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Use body region code #s opposite type of injury

CAUSE OF INJURY – check () one only: BURN VEHICLE RELATED PERSON or OBJECT POISONING FALL EXPOSURE OTHER CAUSE

Chemical Electricity Explosion Flames Hot object or liquid

ATV Bicycle/Tricycle Boat/Canoe Car Motorcycle Snowmobile Train Truck/Van PERSON INJURED was: Driver/Rider Passenger Pedestrian (person walking)

Animal kick Bite (animal-insect-person) Bullet Collision with person or object (include assault) Knife or other weapon Power tool/other household implement Sexual assault

Alcohol Gas Household cleaner or chemical Illicit drugs Over the counter drug Plant/Bush Prescription drugs

Bathtub-Sink-Toilet Furniture Icy or wet surfaces Medical condition Natural terrain (including roots-rocks-trees) Playground equipment Sports Stairs or steps

Cold Heat

Drowning Foreign body in natural opening Hanging

OTHER for any of the above causes of injury (please specify)

Other (please specify)

Other (please specify)

Other (please specify) Other (please specify)

Other (please specify) Other (please specify)

FORM completed by: (please print)

UNIQUE IDENTIFIER F O R D A T A E N T R Y S T A F F O N L Y

7 digit UNIQUE IDENTIFIER = (3 digit Band Identifier) + (4 digit Case Number)

OUTCOME – check () one only: NO treatment-released SELF-treatment DEATH TREATED-released REFUSED-treatment OTHER (please specify) REFERRED-to health professional ADMITTED-to hospital

Were there OTHER PEOPLE INJURED in this injury incident? YES NO Unknown

If YES – How many were injured? (please indicate if number is unknown)

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Upcoming Healthy Living Events:

For more information call Kayla

at

250-398-9814

Keep up to date on any upcoming events by

following THREE CORNERS HEALTH

SERVICES SOCIETY on Facebook

February 5, 2014 Sugar Cane Cooking Classes Session #7

February 6, 2015 Injury Prevention Contest Closes

February 10, 2015 Dieitcian/Massage

February 12, 2015 Soda Creek Snowshoeing

February 10-13, 2015 Draw for Injury Prevention Contest

March 10, 2015 Dietician/Massage

March 9-12, 2015 BC Diabetes Conference

Call Kayla at TCHSS to book

your next maggage with

Jennifer Kopp

February 17, 2015

March 10, 2015

April 10, 2015

Visit with the Dietitian,

Lauren Block

at TCHSS,

Call Kayla to book an appointment

February 17, 2015

March 10, 2015

April 10, 2015

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Welcome

Nevaehh Rosalie Sky Phillips

born

December 24 2014.

Proud parents are

Mikayla Kalelest and

Dian Phillips

The COLP participated

in 3 sessions at the

Wildwood Elementary

School this past

December 2014

sharing songs, teaching

about the drum, and of

course, playing Lahal.

Baby Girl

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FAMILY PHOTO CONTEST

Prizes to be won:

Camera & photo paper

Family bowling pass

Subway card

‘Dipnetting with Dad’

book

Family swim pass

Three Corners Health Services Society

150 North First Avenue

Williams Lake BC

V2G 1Y8

250 398 9814

FEBRUARY 9 IS FAMILY DAY!

Share your favorite family photo and let us know

what you were doing in this photo

who you were making this memory with

what makes this a special memory

through a letter, poem or writing of your choice

Deadline for Submission is February 4, 2015 @ 4:30 pm

Submit to Lisa Bremner, Program Manager by:

Email: lbremner@threecornershealth.org

In Person: Three Corners Health Services Society

Mail to:

Please remember to include your name and contact information

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Local artist and community member

Crystal Kalelest will have her beautiful

drawing used as part of the Circle of

Life Program’s resource guide.

kalelest.76@gmail.com

The Circle of Life Program visited the Wildwood

Elementary in December to talk about the

importance of healthy living and these are posters

created by students during these visits.

Eat Healthy

Stay Active

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The ABCs of Communicating Respectfully with Persons who have Dementia

“A” APPROACH

It is counter-productive to try and rush a person with dementia

Use a friendly, gentle, non-controlling manner – “ask” rather than “tell”.

Remember that expectations must not exceed abilities – this causes frustration.

Approach slowly from the front, get the person’s attention before you speak and introduce

yourself by name- you may be a stranger again, five minutes later.

Be flexible and give choices that the person can make successfully. Break tasks down into smaller steps.

Be careful with touch – sometimes it helps, sometimes not.

Remember that the “person” is more important that the “task” and - it is easier to change the environment than to

change a person with dementia.

Be patient and kind – to them, it’s the first time they’ve asked that question!

“B” BODY LANGUAGE

Our mood is contagious. Be aware of how you are presenting yourself – stay relaxed, smile and look friendly – speak

at eye level.

Use non-verbal communication such as smiling, nodding, gestures, holding out your hand, visual cues, and

demonstrations.

Respect the elder’s space (usually much bigger than yours and mine) and never confront or overwhelm the person.

“They won’t resist if you don’t insist” (Peter Wiebe, 2007) – meet the elder where he or she is at – abilities can

change from hour to hour.

Remember that in dementia, all behavior has meaning and purpose.

“C” COMMUNICATION TIPS

Speak slowly and clearly – allow time for the person to answer or act.

Try not to start sentences with “Don’t...” or “No…”.

Never argue with, tease, criticize or scold a person with dementia and use humour cautiously. Distract rather than

confront.

Ask one question at a time and avoid questions that rely on short term memory.

Use short, simple sentences, speak in concrete terms, and avoid use of pronouns as abilities related to abstract

thinking may be lost.

Talk about things that provoke positive memories.

Remember that needs are communicated through behavior when words are lost.

Most important of all, focus on creating “Moments of Joy” (J. Brackey, 2007)

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BC Aboriginal Diabetes Conference

March 9-12, 2015

Penticton Lakeside

Resort

Those who have attended the

Diabetes Wellness Days will be

given first priority to attend

For more information call Kayla at

250-398-9814 or email

kjasper@threecornershealth.org

Upcoming Youth

Events,

dates and times

to be announced

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WELCOME BABY

SCARLETT SELLARS

BORN: DECEMBER

6TH, 2014 WEIGHED:

6LBS 5OZ

PROUD PARENTS:

CURTIS SELLARS &

JORDAN LULUA

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DENTAL THERAPIST

DATES:

FEBRUARY 28TH, 2015 &

MARCH 19TH, 2015

Sam Nakatsu educating the girls and

boys groups about online safety

Girls group enjoying Spa Day at the

Sugar Cane Clinic.

GIRLS GROUP

Tianna Gilbert

The girls learned yoga

poses by Kayla Jasper

DENTAL THERAPIST

SUGAR CANE

To make an appointment, please call:

MIMI SELLARS 250-296-3532 Ext-106

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Dental Therapist in Canoe Creek / Dog Creek

Physician in Canoe Creek in January

Meals on wheels Adult Day Program (ADP)

Massage /Dietician at Three Corners

Smoke presentation at both schools as January is

(No smoking) awareness month

Attended BOS Glass making at Three Corners

Youth attended the workshop in Sugar Cane

(Empowering Secwepemc youth 13 +)

(Gang reality conference)

Winter festival (Dog Creek Mountain) January 29

2015

Dental Therapist visit in Dog Creek February

23 2015 10:30 – 2:00 pm

Good Food Boxes can be ordered $15.00 from

Dog Creek Health station or in Canoe Creek

health

The Dental Therapist in Canoe Creek health

Station will be February 26 2015 10:30- 2:00

Physician visits: February 2, 2015 /Feb 2, 2015

After school program 3:30 – Canoe Creek /

Dog Creek

Attending the Diabetes wellness day at Three

Corners

Community members are always welcome to come by to enjoy a cup of coffee/tea or just to visit!

Past Events

Upcoming Events

Hoop Rug and Sock Puppet Making in Canoe Creek

Kelyn Paul showing the start

of his Hoop Rug Off.

Florrie Robinson, and Harley Tenale

showing off the beginning stages of their

Hoop Rugs.

Community Kitchen—Dog Creek.

Sandra Archie slicing and

dicing, preparing a healthy

meal.

Daryl Billy, and Lilian Harry

measuring out vegetables to

make a healing meal.

Challon Rosette,

showing off her

brand new sock

puppet.

Martina Slicing

up a pizza with

her sharp knife, to

feed the hard

working weavers,

puppet makers.

Canoe Creek, Dog Creek Community Update!

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Highlighting those that take charge in leading a healthy

lifestyle

Barb Wycotte, Millie Emile, Joan Meshue, and Helen Sandy all tested the new snowshoes in Sugar Cane

If you or someone you know is

a good role model in leading a

healthy lifestyle and should be

recognized in our next

“Walking the Walk” edition,

call Kayla at 250-398-9814

Chasity Harry, Alicia

Gilbert, Jessie Hunlin,

Dawn Armes, Miriam

Schilling, Gina Morten-

son, and Sheila Mack

enjoyed a new outdoor

activity on January 8,

2015 in Soda Creek

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Important Numbers

TCHSS: 250-398-9814

Sugar Cane: 250-296-3532

Dog Creek: 250-440-5822

Canoe Creek: 250-459-7749

Soda Creek: 250-989-2355

Emergency: 9-1-1

After hours Nurse: 8-1-1

www.threecornershealth.org

Resources

Three Corners Health 250-398-9814

Residential School Survivors Society 250-392-4466

AXIS Family Resources Ltd. 250-392-1000

Women’s Contact Society 250-392-4118

Mental Health & Addiction Services 250-392-1483

Problem Gambling Program 250-255-0083

Canadian Mental Health Association 250-398-8220

Specialized Victims Services 250-398-8220

Youth & Family Mental Health 250-398-4963

Child Development Centre 250-392-4481

Pregnancy Outreach Program 250-392-3583

Children Who Witness Abuse 250-398-7005

Salvation Army 250-392-2429

Alcoholics Anonymous 250-392-2264

Hostel (friendship Centre) 250-398-6821

Native Court Worker 250-398-6818

Noopa (Boys & Girls Club) 250-392-5730

FASD Key Worker 250-392-4489

Knucwentwecw 250-392-2995

Denisiqi Family Services 250-392-6500

Legal Aid Society 250-305-6879

Family Justice Worker 250-398-4591

Crisis Line 250-398-8224

Gateway Crisis Stabilization Unit 250-392-8261

Confidential And Free Testing and Counselling

HIV—Point of Care (test results in 5-10 minutes)

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Pregnancy

Stop by Three Corners or your Community Health

Station to speak to a nurse, or phone to make an

appointment.

All Counselling and Testing is Confidential and

Free.

Vision:

“Together, we will achieve total individual and community well being by delivering culturally appropriate health care to our communities through collaboration and partnerships“

Mission:

“The Three Corners Health Services Society will address the health care needs of the members of our Secwepemc commu-

nities by utilizing a holistic approach to wellness that will incorporate both contemporary and traditional practices.”

Goals:

1. To increase the health status and wellness of community members 2. To reduce unhealthy lifestyle behaviors

3. To ensure a professional and high quality health structure 4. To create a safe environment of care for community and staff