Community First Health Co-op celebrated its 17th annual general meeting with an invigorating chair yoga session with our community members. Marj Haire lead us through a variety of movements and meditations supporting both our bodies and our minds...
It is cold outside these days but a warming trend is on theway!! Some of the Board were talking about how they do not recall such a long stretch of cold weather. We do enjoy the sun and blue skies and white mountain tops, though we do say, looking out your window, is definitely preferred...
1. Job Opportunity- Our seniors need your help to stay in their own homes. Please contact Lynn Goodison at 250.551.7210 or [email protected] if you are interested. 2. Thank you to Cheryl Whittleton of Interior Health for providing space, free of charge, in outlying community health centres across the region for the TEETH Mobile Hygiene Clinic starting in...
Sunny days and warm weather – it is April at its best. The CFHC is pleased to present our Passport to Wellness11 Health Fair on Saturday, April 16,2016 at 518 Lake Street in Nelson B.C. The Wellness Fair doors open at 9:45 and the first two sessions begin at 10. There will be 2 sessions beginning...
Dr. Osepchook and his dental staffVOTE FOR YOUR LOCAL LOW COST DENTAL CLINICThe West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic opened in June of 2014 providing service to the West Kootenay/Boundary region.The need for better dental health, for those with low incomes, has been a driving force for us to develop a way to bring access to...
The Community First Health Co-operative, in Nelson, B.C., has asked its health practitioners to provide us some guidance on how to take care of ourselves during this year's cold and flu season.Here is our first instalment provided by Shauna Robertson, R. TCM.P, Registered Acupuncturist and Herbalist of Nelson's Acupuncture and Natural Health Clinic.Cold and flu...
Wow, how did November arrive so quickly? With -2 and scraping windows it seems that the long fall is heading early into winter. Community First Health Co-op held their monthly Board meeting with most of us present and here are some highlights. The Lake Street Housing Committee met earlier this month with Nelson Council member...
Highlights of Our Board Meeting:Pacific Blue Cross Foundation announces TEETH Clinic as one of five finalists in their 75th Anniversary social media competition for $50,000. 5 finalistsWest Kootenay TEETH clinic – Nelson, BC Charlford House Society for Women – Vancouver, BC Canim Lake Band – Tsq'escenemc People, 100 Mile House, BC StreetoHome – Vancouver, BCCrisis Intervention & Suicide...
What is dementia?Dementia is an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Symptoms may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language, severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. A person with dementia may also experience changes in mood or behaviour.Dementia...
The CFHC Statutory meeting was held on June 12. 2105 with the full board in attendance. Karen and ErinWe welcomed our two new board members Erin Morrison and Karen Hornby. Erin is a health coach and Karen is a nurse, so both bring a fresh perspective to our board. We are excited for all the possibilities...