May-July 2016 INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Message from the

Executive Director .........2

Staff Changes/Bursary

Recipients ......................4

SXFN Upcoming Events ..5

Mother’s Day .................6

Father’s Day ...................7

Reconnecting with

Community ...................8

Responsible Gambling :

Use Your Game Sense .. 10

Healthy Living

Programming ............... 12

Fetch ............................ 15

Telehealth………………… . 16

Aboriginal Day ............. 18

Circle of Life ................. 19

Nursing Services

Update ......................... 20

Three Corners Health

Services Society

Three Corners Health Services Society entered into the accreditation process with

Accreditation Canada in 2006. On-going participation in the Accreditation process is an

integral component to ensure the Society’s policies and processes are aligned with

industry best practices resulting in safe high quality service delivery.

Work completed as part of the accreditation process assists the Society in ensuring we

incorporate our families’, clients’ and communities’ input into all areas of

programming while also ensuring continued development of partnerships and

relationships with the primary care personnel within the community of Williams Lake,

as well as, health and social service providers.

The Society would like to take the time to thank all those that participated in the

accreditation survey process and supported the work of accreditation throughout the

years. Following the 2016 on-site survey March 7th to 9th, the Society has received

Accreditation with Exemplary Standing.

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Message from the Executive Director

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Spring! I first of all want to share with everyone that the

Society completed our accreditation survey March 7-9, and achieved Accreditation with

Exemplary Standing. So, I want to say a special thanks to the communities, health staff, Board of

Directors and agencies which supported us through the years – without your support and

knowledge we couldn’t have achieved these standards without you.

Three Corners Health Society Board of Directors acknowledge two departing Board of Directors,

Anthony Mack and Donna McKenzie, we want to share a special thank you to them for sharing

their time and commitment over the last year. An announcement of the 2 new Board of

Directors will be shared in our next newsletter. The next scheduled Board of Directors meeting

is scheduled during the month of May. Please feel free to touch base with the Board of Directors

if you have input related to the Society’s governance efforts; Jeannette Merriott, Lorna Billy, Lillian Harry and LaRae Dolan

(President).

Supporting Family Time

During the last few months we have been working diligently

to ensure our youth, elders and families are sharing some

healthy family time, building on relationships with our

extended families, while rekindling old acquaintances. This

also provides a time for the Society staff to support family

and kinships with communities when providing some health

education, health promotion and awareness activities. Some

examples, of our successful events which was requested

from families was bowling, swimming, and movie night. The

photo is one example of the numerous community

members taking part in one of the family night events.

Responding to Elders Input

The Society meets with the Elders Council in the month of

April. The Elders are key supports to ensuring input,

knowledge and lessons learned in areas related to

Secwepemc traditions, language, health and healing care

efforts. The Society is happy supporting our Elders, families

and youth interests, as it relates to or influences traditional

healthy family lifestyles efforts in community.

We also want to acknowledge and say Kukstetemc to Cecilia

DeRose. Cecilia shared a ‘Melemen’ display with the Society

and community health care staff. We are looking forward to

Cecilia’s return and sharing her expertise with our communities. We had also had an enjoyable time with the Elders this

month, where many of our Elders had taken part in an art event—sharing their supports, sharing their stories and sharing their

encouraging artistic talents with the Society. It was great fun with over 25 Elders in attendance.

In the near future, the hope is to discuss genograms and continue supporting our elders in the area of traditional activities and

knowledge .

Executive Director

Lori Sellars

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Responding to Youth Input

The Society has been involved with raising efforts to address the youth

violence in our communities. We have been working hard to bring the youth

together to identify healthier alternatives to the life of crime. In hopes of

supporting the male / female youth we have provided the opportunity for

the youth to take part in hockey, at Total Ice. We have also supported

involvement with boys/girls groups in our communities when requested.

The Society has supported communities with donations for the Elders, youth

and families events, and some examples include: the Sun Run, diabetes

conferences, youth wilderness camp, and family camps. It is also important

to share the Society’s bursary opportunities, for university bursaries to youth

in our communities. Recently, 3 deserving students have been awarded $500 bursaries to continue their educational efforts.

Our three students presented their health education interests, goals, and need for education supports. We wish them great

success for the year!

The Society’s goal is to collectively work with our communities’ youth and build on the talents, interests and desire of the youth to facilitate a sharing of commonalities rather than focus on differences. There is opportunity for our youth to live, play, prosper and work together. Some of the approaches in which the Society supports these interests have also included: Awareness and prevention workshops on alcohol and drugs; culture and tradition, gang prevention; self - awareness and esteem; communication; and skill building. If you are interested in supporting and promoting the safety, health, and welfare of our youth, families, and communities members the Society welcomes your involvement and volunteerism efforts with our youth activities.

Society’s Access to Primary Care—Action Orientated The Society’s has been encouraged by the availability of some of the local physicians to support our mental health care supports within our communities. A few of the physicians have shared interest in working with our primary and mental health care team at the Society. I believe I mentioned Dr Matt Burkey, child/youth psychiatrist. Also, Dr Roland Englebrecht, has a primary interest in supporting our patient / families effected by opioid addictions. In the area of counselling supports, Dr Jeff Peimer has been of assistance in access to assessments for mental health as well.

Dr. Alexandra King and Dr Jolien Steyl are both interested in supporting the Society’s patients’ access to treatment after diagnosed with Hepatitis C. As for Dr. Mike Wolf, he continues to be a very supportive member of our Society’s primary care team and provides Canoe / Dog Creek Community members with a clinic once a month. It is important to note, Dr Mike Wolf also supports the Society’s need for access to a physician once a month via telehealth. I have shared a few discussions with Dr Nicole Robbins and she is interested in working with the Society as well. The Society will continue, in 2016, to build on the commitment and relationship between physician supports, government supports from Interior Health Authority, Ministry of Health and First Nations Health authority. This of course includes our communities, families and patients. The Society hopes community members and their families reach out to the Society’s health team when there are specific concerns related to their health needs, treatments, and diagnosis. Lets work together - to promote a new approach of supporting one another, and our families.

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Congratulations to the Winter 2016 bursary recipients ! The Society is happy to be able to assist

these community members in their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Dae-Lyn Billy, Canoe Creek Deidre Sellars, Canoe Creek Lauren Mitchell , Soda Creek

2016 Winter Bursary Recipients

Staff Changes

Hello, my name is Heather Camille, I have been the Medical Office Assistant at TCHSS for the

last 9 months, but as of April 4, 2016 I became the Health Advocate. My new position will

allow me to assist with any health related issues that community members may have (FNHA,

MSP, Pharmacare, etc.). I will also continue to assist with Telehealth. If you have any

questions or concerns about any of your health care needs please let me know, and I will do

my best to assist you.

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SXFN Upcoming Events

May 2016

3 Girls Group DCHS 3 Medical Run 100 Mile 3 Good Food Box Delivery DC 4 Good Food Box Delivery CC 5 After School Program DCHS/CCHS 10 Medical Run Williams Lake 10 Boys Group DCH 11 Boys Group CCHS 17 Girls Group DCHS 19 After School Program DCHS/CCHS 20 Medical Run Williams Lake 24 Boys Group DCHS 25 Boys Group CCHS 27-29 Traditional Family Camp

June 2016 7 Medical Run 100 Mile 14 Medical Run Williams Lake 24 Medical Run Williams Lake 28 Medical Run Williams Lake

July 2016 5 Medical Run 100 Mile 12 Medical Run Williams Lake 20 Medical Run Williams Lake 27 Medical Run Williams Lake

August 2016 2 Medical Run 100 Mile 2-5 Fish Camp 8-11 Family Camp 9 Medical Run Williams Lake 12-14 Women’s Gathering 19 Medial Run Williams Lake 24 Medical Run Williams Lake

Girls Group March/April

Dave Belleau—February

Boys Group—April

Ball Hockey Volleyball

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Join Shannon for a day of

reconnection, activities and

information.

The workshop will focus on healthy

communication, personality types

and ways to challenge our fears.

DINNER & SNACKS INCLUDED

Reconnection with Community

SATURDAY MAY 14, 2016 1:00PM-7:00PM SODA CREEK HEALTH STATION

3405 MOUNTAIN ROAD WILLIAMS LAKE, BC V2G 5L5

PHONE (250) 989-2355

Fax (250) 989-2301

In Partnership with Three Corners Health Services Society

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Reclaiming your safety!

The past few months have been difficult in many ways for many communities. How can we build a safe place to live and play

if we do not feel safe in our own communities? It is difficult to look past the fears and thoughts that drive fear into our daily

lives. There are ways to fight back! It takes time, and commitment to change how we look and react to ourselves and those

around us.

You may be asking yourself, “Okay so where do I start?” The beginning is you just reading this! From living in a world of fear,

anxiety and “expecting the worst,” to calm, confident and “in control,” takes some practice.

Reclaim YOUR safety! Where do you start?

First: find small opportunities: NATURE. A moment of “stillness” where there is no breeze, the trees aren’t moving, and no

sounds are around. In a moment you may notice everything is…calm.

Take a moment to REALLY enjoy that meal you’re eating. Take notice of the smell, taste it, actually enjoy it.

A FRIEND. Love from a family member. Call a friend up, or call your partner before you get home. Let him/her know you’re

thinking about them.

Second: Make a list of what makes you feel safe. If this seems hard, what triggers you?

(For some it’s the dark, or loud noises…) What can you do? What is available to you? Can

you call your friend, tell them where you are/where you’ll be going so you have a plan. Can

you get a flashlight? Many are small enough to fit into your pocket/on your keychain. Talk

to someone, a worker, nurse or counsellor.

Lastly: Reconnect with your community. Take time to remember/reflect and mourn. It takes

time, and the more people share and talk, the more aware and in the community you will

become.

You do not have to feel unsafe. Knowing your limits, needs and emotions is the first step. Having a balance in how you play/

live and work is second. Lastly, making the connection, or reconnecting, with your community is third. It begins with you.

Shannon Eberts MA, RCC

Student Nurse, Tia Bunnah with Community Health Nurse, Kristine

Through the months of February – April I have had the pleasure of preceptoring a 4th year nursing

student. Tia Bunnah, a student nurse from the University of Northern Health (UNBC) who was at

the end of her nursing program and chose to do her final practicum at Three Corners Health.

Tia was very excited to work in our communities and to learn about community health nursing in

First Nations communities. Her nursing goal is to find a job within a FN community. Tia has been

an eager learner and motivated to do whatever she was able to. As a nursing team we have

greatly enjoyed having Tia with us and wish her every success in her career. As a thank you, Tia

brought us a bouquet of cookies to share with all of the TCHSS staff.

By Kristine Jensen, Community Health Nurse

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RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING: USE YOUR GAMESENSE

Gambling has provided entertainment and fun to people around the world for thousands of years. The decision to gamble is a personal choice.

It just makes sense to follow some of the following guidelines to keep it fun:

Play for entertainment, not to make money.

Know how the game works and what the odds are before playing.

Use your entertainment budget, not money for everyday expenses.

Set a budget and stick to it.

Only play with money you can afford to lose.

Consider leaving your ATM cards at home.

Plan how long you will play before you go.

Take frequent breaks.

Don't borrow money to gamble.

Don't chase losses, accept them as the cost of entertainment.

Balance gambling with other types of leisure activities.

Signal Point Gaming in Williams Lake has many resources available to help people make an informed

choice about their gambling. They have a GameSense Information Centre which has an interactive

computer with a touch screen where you can explore information on your own, or use another computer

where you can check out some specialized web sites or you can simply pick up an informational brochure.

They also have people skilled in responding to guests experiencing problems with gambling and can

provide referrals to free professional counselling services or information about the British Columbia

Lottery Corporation's Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program.

Know Your Limit, Play Within It

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Planting Your Spring Garden

For The Garden of Your Daily Living

Plant Three Rows of peas

1. Peace of Mind

2. Peace of Heart

3. Peace of Soul

Plant Four Rows of Squash

1. Squash Gossip

2. Squash Indifference

3. Squash Grumbling

4. Squash Selfishness

Plant Four Rows of Lettuce

1. Lettuce Be Faithful

2. Lettuce Be Kind

3. Lettuce Be Patient

4. Lettuce Really Love One Another

No Garden is Complete Without Turnips

1. Turnip For Meetings

2. Turnip For Service

3. Turnip To Help One Another

To Conclude Our Garden We Must Have Thyme

1. Thyme For Each Other

2. Thyme For Family

3. Thyme For Friends

Water Freely With Patience And Cultivate With Love. There Is Much Fruit In Your Garden

Because You Reap What You Sow. Pass it On!!!

The Society is currently developing a resource list to identify community members that are able to teach

traditional activities at various events. If you are

interested in having your name on the list, or would like more information please contact

Heather Camille, Health Advocate at 250-398-9814

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Are you in need of

Home Safety

Equipment?

If you are elderly or have an elderly family

member that may benefit from a home safety

assessment and falls prevention safety

equipment, please contact Kayla Jasper or

Sheila Mack at 250-398-9814

Non Slip Mat

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WHERE & WHEN?

May 17, 2016—Canoe Creek Health

Station

May 18, 2016 — Sugar Cane Health

Station

May 19, 2016 — Soda Creek Health

Station

Be Well Program

Schedule:

10:30 am —Be Well Screening

Blood Pressure Check

Blood Sugar Check

Respiratory and Pulse Check

Weight Check

12:00 pm —Lunch Provided

1:00 pm — Healthy Living Program

Information Session/Physical

Activity

2:00 pm — End of Session

Open to all community

members.

For more information contact Sheila

or Kayla at 250-398-9814

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Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Time: 11:00am—2:30 pm

Where: Three Corners Health Services Society

Presentations by

Kornak & Hamm—Pharmacist

Lauren Bock—Registered Dietician

For more information call Sheila or Kayla at

250-398-9814

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Physicians Currently Available for Telehealth

Dr Wolf—Everyone

Dr. DeSwart—Only Existing Patients

Dr. Neufeld—Only Existing Patients

Dr. Mckay—Pediatrician—Referral

Dr. Peimer—Child & Youth Mental

Health—Need Referral

Dr. Burkey—Child Psychiatrist—

Need Referral

BC Cancer Agency

Lauren Bock—Dietician

Telehealth enables patients to meet with health care

providers utilizing an internet connection

and specialized equipment.

Patient appointments are confidential and no

information is recorded or stored by the equipment.

If you or a family member need to see a doctor but are not able to come

into Williams Lake, or travel a long distance, please contact your Community

Health Station or Heather Camille at the TCHSS office to set up a Telehealth

appointment .

Heather Camille

Health Advocate

Telehealth Equipment

Soda Creek Health Centre

250-989-2355

Sugar Cane Health Centre

250-296-3532

Three Corners Health

Services Society

PH: 250-398-9814

FX: 250-398-9824

Canoe Creek Health Centre

250-459-7749

Dog Creek Health Centre

250-440-5822

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Dr. Wolf has confirmed these dates for the following months

May 16, 2016

June 16, 2016

July 29, 2016

No Appointments available for August 2016

Note: these dates are for Dr Wolf, if you have a family doctor that is on our list

of doctors and would like to make an appointment please contact Heather Camille.

For more information please contact Heather Camille at TCHSS—250-398-9814

Turning 19 is a big milestone for most, going off to university, getting a job, or

purchasing your first car, but what most overlook is their MSP coverage.

Because for the last 19 years you have been under your parents MSP, and now

that you are an adult you need to make sure and enroll with FNHA for your

own MSP coverage, this is free to do, and will also save you money! If you

have forgotten to enroll its not to late, but you should do this ASAP, as you

may start to receive bills in the mail for your MSP Premiums, and this is

covered by FNHA if you are enrolled.

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The staff of TCHSS would like to invite you to join them at

Boitanio Park to celebrate Aboriginal Day

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Aboriginal Day Events

- Bouncy Castle

- Tradition Dance Demonstration

- Face Painting - Games

Also in attendance, Total Ice and

Red Shreds

Three Corners Health Services

Society will be closed June 21, 2016

for Aboriginal Day.

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CIRCLE OF LIFE PRORAM, WHAT WE

DO….

FASD Awareness & Support

Parent & Caregiver 1:1 Support

Cribs For Kids

Baby’s 1st Year

Home Alone Program

Good Food Boxes

Honoring Our Children

Car Seat Tech Training

Early Childhood Program

Attachment

Early Years Development

Parenting Groups

Caregiver’s Group

Baby & Me

Connect the Dots

Seasons of Change

Traditional Activities

Medicine Bags, Melemen

Family Tree, Dream Catchers

Lahal, Drumming

UPCOMING EVENTS

CIRCLE OF LIFE PROGRAM

May 1, -- Baby 1st year WLIB 11:30 to 1:30

May 9, -- Baby 1st year WLIB 11:30 to 1:30

April 29, -- Mom & Me “Season of Change”, WLIB 11:30 to 1:30

May 13, -- Mom & Me “Season of Change”, SCIB 1 1:30 to 1:30

June, 10, -- Mom & Me “Season of Change”, CCIB 11:30 to 1:30

CARE GIVER’S GROUP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS : CONNECT THE DOTS

May 16, —Caregiver group with Elders, SCIB 11:30 to 1:30

May 17, - Caregiver group with Elders, WLIB 11:30 to 1:30

May 19, -- Caregiver group with Elders, CCIB 11:30 to 1:30

June 2, -- Caregiver group with Elders, CCIB 11:30 to 1:30

June 7, -- Caregiver group with Elders, WLIB 11:30 to 1:30

June 8, -- Caregiver group with Elders, SCIB 11:30 to 1:30

www.nccah-ccnsa.ca

www.nccah-ccnsa.ca

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Dr. Wolf Available for Those Without a Family Doctor

Immunization is one of

the most important

and cost-effective

p u b l i c h e a l t h

i n n o v a t i o n s . I n

C a n a d a ,

immunization has

saved more lives than

any other health

intervention, and has

contributed to the reduction in [sickness and death] in adults, children and other

vulnerable populations1.

Immunization programs are responsible for the elimination, containment or

control of infectious diseases that were once common in Canada; however, the

viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine preventable diseases still exist globally,

can be imported to Canada through travel, and can be transmitted to people who

are not protected by immunization2.

Immunizations are important because they provide protection to you and

your family against diseases like measles that not everyone is able to be

vaccinated against. You and your child’s immunizations protect you and them but

also protect those who are too young, or too sick or allergic and therefore cannot

receive the immunizations.

Immunizations are not just for babies and school aged children; adults occasionally need to receive

immunizations too! If you or your child are behind on your immunizations, or if you are unsure if you or your child need

immunizations, please contact the nurse in your community and she would be happy to review your immunization

records for you and your children with you and answer any questions that you may have.

Upcoming Nursing Events

Be Well Clinics May

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Diabetes Wellness

April 27 & July 27

Kindergarten

Immunizations

Women’s Wellness

Clinic - TBD

Arthritis Wellness

Workshop - June 8

Falls Prevention

Workshop - May 11

Nursing Services Update

May / June / July 2016

1. Kemper, D.W. (2005). BC Health Guide: Helping you and your family stay healthy. Healthwise, Inc.: Boise, Idaho.

2. Canadian Immunization Guide (2014). Part 1 - Key Immunization Information: Benefits of Immunization. Retrieved April 13, 2016 from http://

www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/cig-gci/p01-02-eng.php

Dr. Wolf makes visits to the Canoe Creek Health Centre once per month & anyone

from our communities with or without a physician is able to drop into the clinic to see

him for any reason. The clinics run from 10:30am - 12pm & no appointment is neces-

sary. His next clinic dates are: May 9, June 9, & July 22

If you are unable to make it out to Canoe Creek but still would like to see

Dr. Wolf, he also runs telehealth appointments. Telehealth appointments start at

8:45am. His next telehealth dates are:

May 15, June 16, July 29

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Your Nursing Services Team: Home & Community Care

Sheila Mack, LPN - Home Care Nurse

Winn Anderson - Home Support Worker (Canoe Creek)

Edith Williams - Home Support Worker (Soda Creek)

Cecelia Setah - Home Support Worker (Sugar Cane)

Melissa Lulua - Home Support Worker (Casual)

Community Health, Wellness & Protection

Pamela Bernier, RN, CHN - Sugar Cane & Soda Creek

Kristine Jensen, RN, CHN - Canoe Creek & Soda Creek

Carmen Stump, CHR - Sugar Cane

Stacey Isaac, RN - Nursing Manager

Are You At Risk For a Fall? Falls are the main reason that older adults lose their independence. Although the risk factors

increase with age, falls are not an inevitable part of aging.

• Without prevention efforts, about one third of people aged 65 years and over typically

fall once or more each year.

• Falls usually happen due to the combined effects of factors that can be prevented.

• Most falls occur in seniors’ homes, while doing usual daily activities.

The more risk factors a person has, the greater their chances of falling.

• Staying fall-free can help you to stay independent and avoid the need to enter a

long-term care facility.

Some Ways to prevent Falls:

• Improve your mobility and balance

• Increase your physical activity and muscle strength

• Follow the Canadian guidelines for calcium vitamin D

• Have regular vision check-ups and correcting vision problems

• Review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist

• Reduce trip and slip hazards in your home or outdoors

What Do I Do If I think I’m at Risk For a Fall?

Attend the Falls Prevention day at Three Corners Health

On May 11, Three Corners will be hosting a Falls Prevention Day from 11-2pm. The presentations will

feature a pharmacist to discuss how medications can contribute to falls risk; a dietician to discuss the

important role nutrition plays in preventing falls; and an hour of Tai Chi for gentle exercise and help

increase balance and mobility to end the day.

Have a Falls Risk Assessment done in your home.

Either the Home Care Nurse (Sheila) or Healthy Living Program Coordinator (Kayla) will help you to

identify areas in your home that may increase your risk for a fall. After they have finished the

assessment, they can arrange for items that may help to decrease your risk such as, bath tub mats

touch lamps, mobility assistive devises, non-slip tape for carpets to name a few.

Talk to your nurse or physician if you have had previous falls, are unsteady when you walk, have

difficulty managing your daily activities. Talk to your nurse or physician if you have had previous falls,

are unsteady when you walk, have difficulty managing your daily activities.

Nursing Services Update May / June / July 2016

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Nursing Services Update May / June / July 2016

Provincial Health Officer Declares Public Health

Emergency

On April 14, 2016, Dr. Perry Kendall, the Provincial Health Officer (PHO),

declared a public health emergency in BC due to the increased number of overdose

deaths that have occurred throughout the province since the beginning of January

2016 and throughout 2015.

On April 11, 2016, the BC Coroners Service released a report documenting all of the illicit drug deaths in BC up

to and including March 2016. The data points out alarming rates of overdose deaths that have continued to

increase from 5% in 2012 to 31% in 2015!

In 2015, there were 476 deaths in BC where illicit drug overdose was the cause, an increase of 30% from 2014

In January 2016 alone, there have been 76 deaths from overdose.

The PHO estimates that if nothing is done to prevent these deaths, illicit drug overdose could be responsible

for 600-800 deaths in 2016.

Fentanyl, a very potent opioid type drug, seems to be responsible for the increase in the illicit drug overdose

deaths.

What can I do if a loved one or I used illicit drugs?

Get a NALOXONE KIT

Naloxone is an overdose reversal medication (antidote) that can be used to reverse the effects of an

opioid overdose.

As of April, naloxone can be purchased at any pharmacy in BC without a prescription

All Three Corners Registered Nurses (Pam, Kristine & Stacey) carry Take-Home Naloxone kits that can be

given out for FREE when in community and they are also available at the Three Corners office - requires

a 15-20 minute education session with the nurse before they can be dispensed

Talk with one of the counsellors (Lynn or Victoria) at Three Corners to access the Naloxone kits through

the nurses.

Naloxone is available for FREE to any of those who currently use opioid type drugs or have used them in

the past either illicitly or by prescription. Please talk to you Community Health Nurse of Counsellor for

more information.

What is an opioid drug

Opioids are a group of drugs that are most commonly used to manage chronic and/or severe pain

Types of opioids include: morphine, fentanyl, heroin, codeine, hydromorphone, meperidine, oxycodone

Opioids attach to receptors in the body that can lead to respiratory depression (stop breathing) when there is

too much of the drug in the body.

Please contact your Community Health Nurse or a TCHSS Counsellor for more information on overdose, opioids or to

access a Naloxone kit.

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Nursing Services Update May / June / July 2016

Tick Season is Here! Time to Take

Precautions…

An early Spring this year means that the ticks are out earlier than usual. Ticks

are small bugs that live on and eat the blood of humans and other animals

and sometimes may pass on diseases to their hosts. Ticks most often live in

tall grass and wooded areas. There a few precautions that we can take to decrease are risks of getting a tick.

After walking in the woods or playing outdoors in grassy areas, make sure that a tick check is done on

yourself, your children and your pets

Cover yourself up. Wear a long sleeved shirt, a hat and long pants in light colours (light colours makes it

easier to see ticks on your clothing)

Tuck your plant legs into your socks or boots

Use insect repellent with DEET on uncovered skin

Carefully check clothing and scalp for ticks when you leave an area where ticks may be

Walk on cleared trails rather than through the bush if possible

How to Remove a Tick

1. DON’T PANIC! If you find a tick on yourself or you child they’re

generally easily removed

2. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's

surface as possible

3. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the

tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in

the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers.

If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal.

4. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub,

or soap and water.

5. Dispose of a live tick by submersing it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in

What About Lyme Disease?

The most common type of tick in the Cariboo is the Wood Tick which does not carry the Lyme Disease bacteria. The

wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, although it is very rare.

Lyme disease-carrying ticks are more common in the coastal areas of B.C. A common sign of a lyme disease tick bite

is a bullseye type rash at the site. Ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if

they are attached for several days, especially in children or seniors, but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed

from the skin. The signs of many tick -borne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain,

and rash.

If you have any questions about ticks, please visit or call your Community Health Nurse

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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

Desniqi 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

Vision:

“Working together, we will achieve healthy individuals and community wellness for our Secwepemc

people.“

Mission:

“To holistically address the Health care needs of our Secwepemc community members by incorporating traditional and contemporary practices.”

Goals:

1. Healthy People—To increase the health and wellness of community members.

2. Healthy Communities—To create a safe environment of care for our community. 3. Healthy Organization—To ensure a professional and high quality health structure.

www.threecornershealth.org

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.

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