Do you want to talk to registered dietician? Are you looking for professional advice before starting a new fitness regime? Perhaps you need information about a new drug being prescribed for arthritis. Then look no further than calling 811. Commonly known as the Nurse Line, there is much more to 811 than simply accessing the services of a registered nurse. 811 is a free … [Read more...] about Call 811: health information and advice phone line operated by HealthLink BC
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Ark: New access to nursing in British Columbia
A couple of months ago the BC Government fired more than 4,000 nurses in BC because they failed to disclose their vaccination status. Not only has this created a health care crisis in the province but it has also cost many BC families their incomes. With so many capable health workers out of a job and such a high demand for health care in the province, what have the nurses been … [Read more...] about Ark: New access to nursing in British Columbia
Leading from isolation
The stress of leading from isolation continues to escalate with predictions that the ‘old normal’ will never be again. A recent poll showed 62 percent of people are more worried and 59 percent are more stressed. Increased busyness threatens to thwart the need for Sabbath rest and creativity among those tasked with leading us into this current opportunity. Bloated inboxes and … [Read more...] about Leading from isolation
Hearing loss
Psalm 139 tells us that our bodies are ‘fearfully and wonderfully’ made and you need not look any further than our ears to see the truth of that statement. Our ears are a combination of mechanics and electrical impulses that allow us to hear the faintest of whispers or the roar of thunder. How we hear is truly amazing. Sound is transmitted via soundwaves entering the ear canal … [Read more...] about Hearing loss
Those feet were made for walking
To maintain good overall health doctors recommend walking at least 10,000 steps a day, that is what those feet were made for. In addition, numerous studies declare this is a great way to keep off excess pounds, make our bodies more flexible, and improve mental acuity. But in order to walk 10,000 steps a day it’s important to protect the health of the feet. There are many … [Read more...] about Those feet were made for walking