Health

Web Link Hits      Health 3333      Alcohol and Drug Abuse CROSSROADS TREATMENT CENTRE SOCIETY - 28 day residential treatment - user fee - $40 per day - referral through alcohol & drug counselors 860-4001 233      HEALTH UNITS Health units provide general public health services including: - services for older people - travel counseling - dental health services - home care services -long-term care services - mental health services - child health counseling - school health 212      Community Health Programs COMMUNITY CARE Community Care provides a comprehensive range of community based services to meet a broad range of needs for individuals and families who are experiencing difficulty with managing life style changes due to acute or chronic health iss 226      BC ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE CARE - provincial association of private care providers including facility care and home support services - members provide services through Long Term Care Program as well as private services; are committed to maintain high standard of service and adminis 230      MEALS ON WHEELS - service available for those unable to prepare adequate meals for themselves - hot, low cost meals delivered to your home by volunteers - you may apply yourself, or be referred by doctor, social service agency, family or friend Coordinator: Marion 200      MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN OF BC - available to Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who has lived in BC for three months - you must apply - pay monthly, quarterly or yearly premiums in advance - premium assistance for those on low income - covers most medical, surgical, and di 210      MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION LINE - pre-recorded taped messages - printed materials mailed to interested callers - information on treatment and support groups Call no charge 1-800-661-2121 Ministry of Health & Ministry Responsible for Seniors 3rd Flr 1520 Blanchard Street, Vict 199      PHARMACARE - must be BC resident for 90 days prior to coverage and registered with BC Medical Services Plan - medication limited to purchases within BC - seniors 65 and over pay 100% of dispensing fees up to maximum of $200 per senior, per year - gold CareCard 207      ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - For those who are seeking help in their efforts to stop drinking - primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety - telephones answered by sober alcoholics who are recovering in the 12-Steps of AA - call local office 213      CROSSROADS TREATMENT CENTRE SOCIETY - 28 day residential treatment -user fee - $40 per day - drug and alcohol addiction - referral through alcohol & drug counselors 123 Franklyn Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 6A9 860-4001 195      ALZHEIMER SOCIETY - support network - information and education - library, drop-in centre, help line - raises funds for research - wandering registry - formal volunteer training - public education & workshops Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia Toll free in BC 207      ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OF BC - comprehensive arthritis control program in cooperation with community hospitals - general information about arthritis and its management, including exercise, diet and self-help aids - raises funds to support treatment, education and research activi 213      SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS & AUDIOLOGISTS (CANADIAN ASSOCIATION of ) Registered society whose purpose is: to establish and promote quality hearing care services for the hearing impaired - educate the public regarding hearing problems, hearing aids and other related matters - establish and e 203      BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (Central Okanagan) - offers community-based rehabilitation, personal and family support, employment support and professional education - hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm 204-1665 Ellis St., Box 16 Stn A, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7N3 762-3233 701 Winnipeg Street 207      CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer, and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm CANC 201      CANCER VISITOR PROGRAM - one on one support group - volunteer visitors sharing with one another and giving support - support service affiliated with Canadian Cancer Society Kelowna Office at 762-6381 203      CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND - non profit society provides services which help in adjustment to blindness: - counseling, rehabilitation aids and materials, career counseling - serving the visually impaired in the Okanagan Valley, East and West Kootenays - talking book library an 208      OKANAGAN VISUALLY IMPAIRED SOCIETY - a club of Visually Impaired and totally blind persons - the club has a bowling team of 9-10 regulars, also a Blind & Visually Impaired Lawn Bowling club - cribbage is available as well as a curling club - hosts regular banquets, planned trips & a w 208      CANADIAN CELIAC ASSOC. - Kelowna Chapter - Celiac Disease is a medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. This results in an inability of the body to absorb nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, 197      CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF BC - advocacy and information for those with cerebral palsy and their families - education for general public about causes, treatment and prevention - library for loan to public - liaises with government and other agencies on behalf of those with cerebr 237      CHELATION THERAPY - Chelation therapy is a safe, effective and relatively inexpensive treatment to restore blood flow in victims of atherosclerosis, usually without surgery - it involves the intravenous infusion of a prescription medicine called ethylene diamine tetra 193      CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, BC - licensing and professional body for BC Doctors’ of Chiropractic - provides information on: - chiropractic health care - coverage of Medical Services Plan, ICBC, WCB, and private insurers - referral service for groups wishing guest lecturers on pre 202      CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION CANADA - a national non-profit organization committed to finding the cure for inflammatory bowel disease - the CCFC invests 90% of money raised on research and education Ste.30 121 St. Clair Avenue E, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1L9 (416) 920-5035 189      DENTURIST ASSOCIATION OF BC - non-profit organization of volunteer membership of licensed denturists working toward providing high quality denture service directly to public - on-going education to members - Denturists are denture specialists supplying quality, low-cost dentur 259      DIABETES ASSOCIATION, CANADIAN - voluntary organization stresses public awareness, education and research - fund research - educational material - support groups and volunteers 204 -1755 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7P1 762-9447 102-35 Westminster Avenue E, Penticton V2 189      DIAL A DIETITIAN - non-profit society providing free phone information service to answer questions on: - nutrition, special diets, and food safety - technical library on topics such as: - food composition - nutritional requirements - vitamin supplements - controversi 201      DISPENSING OPTICIANS ASSOC. OF BC (604) 525-5377 197      ELDERLY OUTREACH PROGRAM - specialized, community based mental health program to provide assessment, counselling, education & caregiver support to those over the age of 65 suffering from an emotional difficulty; depression, grief, loss, dementia, abuse, etc. - a community ba 213      EMPTY NEST - provides companionship and enjoyment for people who are in need of a social outing. Designed primarily for seniors - runs Friday afternoons from September to mid-May, out of Mt. Paul United Church. Some transportation provided Marion 376-4564 260      FIBROMYALGIA EDUCATION PROGRAM - Referral from doctor necessary to use program - 2 hour sessions once a week for 8 weeks at KGH Contact: Rod Shaw 862-4216 Penticton Arthritis Service c/o Penticton Regional Hospital 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 5G6 - referral from 211      GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS - group meets once a week in the evening - phone for location Contact: Kathy 766-4535 204      GENETIC COUNSELLING - counseling and information on origin and principals of heredity Vancouver (604) 875-2157 199      G F STRONG CENTRE Non-profit organization licensed under BC Hospital Act as rehabilitation centre - treats inpatients /outpatients in organized clinical services - services oriented for those with severe disabilities including strokes, chronic neurological conditions 193      HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF BC & YUKON - a community based organization of volunteers whose mission is the prevention and relief of heart disease and stroke through programs of research, education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, fund raising and influencing public policy. 201-1456 St 243      HOSPICE ASSOCIATION - No One Should Die Or Grieve Alone - Our mission is to provide Support and Understanding to the terminally ill, their families, caregivers, and the bereaved together with creating community awareness of the Hospice philosophy - Kelowna Hospice provi 199      KALANO CLUB - non-alcoholic social club 762-4999 205      KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA (BC Branch) - research into kidney disease and related disorders - public education and patient services - dialysis camp for children with kidney disease Toll Free 1-800-567-8112 200      KINSMEN FOUNDATION, BC & Yukon KRF is a provincial non-profit organization which provides services to people with physical disabilities. The Technology for Independent Living Division assists persons with severe physical disabilities by providing assistive technology such as envir 208      LUNG ASSOCIATION, BC - active in funding and conducting research - education and community programs concerning respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, lung cancer and tuberculosis 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2K2 1-800-665 191      LUPUS SOCIETY, BC - a resource, information, and support group for people with lupus and their families - lending of videos, books (can be purchased) - newsletter four times a year (604) 263-4049 192      MEDIC ALERT MedicAlert is a lifelong, comprehensive membership for Canadians with medical conditions that should be known in the event of a medical emergency. Established in 1961, the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation is a registered charity which protects its memb 203      MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION - voluntary association working in partnerships to maintain, support and promote the optimal mental wellness of the community. - funding from the Province of BC, Ministry of Health 504 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5X1 861-3644 825 Westmin 198      MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CANADA - support and education to individuals, families and groups - information and referral to other community resources and health professionals - network of self-help/support groups - social and recreational support - assistance with mobility equipment 189      MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOC. OF CANADA - raises funds to sponsor research into causes and cures - financial assistance for equipment and orthotic devices when coverage by own federal, provincial or private health insurance plans is insufficient - public, client and health care education 204      NATUROPATHIC ASSOCIATION (BC) - Naturopathic medicine is primary healthcare from licensed doctors, without the use of drugs or surgery - the BCNA is the professional association for Naturopathic Physicians in BC - the BCNA offers patients referrals to a doctor anywhere in the pro 195      NEUROLOGICAL CENTRE, THE - non-profit society which is an umbrella organization offering services or treatment to persons with cerebral palsy - epilepsy - myasthenia gravis - accommodates administration for: - BC Neurological Group Home Society - Children's Rehabilitation an 202      OSTEOPOROSIS AFFILIATE - (Kelowna) Osteoporosis Society of Canada - promotes awareness of osteoporosis, its causes and prevention - provides education and support through our monthly meetings for those at risk and/or diagnosed with osteoporosis - osteofit exercise classes for furthe 195      OSTOMY ASSOCIATION OF BC, UNITED - Non-profit paramedical association, registered as charity and member of International Ostomy Assoc. - assists those who have had, or are about to have, ostomy surgery - purpose is to provide mutual aid, moral support and education, via: - counselin 194      PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION (BC Division) - counseling services and moral support for spinal-cord injured persons or those with mobility impairments - referral to other support groups/organizations when appropriate - follow-through procedures with patient until back in community 780 SW Mar 192      PARKINSON'S DISEASE ASSOCIATION, BC The BCPDA strives to create outreach programs to support communities at large. Please contact us anytime. Ste 600 Bldg 890 W. Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1K4 1-800-668-3330 www.parkinsonsbc.com 207      PEOPLE IN MOTION - addressing the needs of those with physical and sensory disabilities - provide self-help, support for area residents Contact: Stella Robertson 861-3302 198      PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION OF BC - provide leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession; foster excellence in practice, education and research 402 -1755 W. Broadway Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 4S5 736-5130 www.bcphysio.org 195      PODIATRISTS, BC ASSOCIATION OF - professional organization for BC Doctors of Podiatric Medicine - foot specialists and surgeons - information of foot health care speaker service for groups wishing guest lecturers on foot disorders and foot care - covered by MSP, ICBC, WCB and priv 206      POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP (Kelowna) - meets February, March April, May, June, October, November - members are invited to borrow videos on any subject, we now have over 30 Jeanette 768-5659 197      PROBLEM GAMBLING PROGRAM Counselors in the Okanagan: Ki-low-na Friendship Centre - Patti Wilson 442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3 763-4905 Pathways - Don McGinnis 1 - 996 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E4 492-0400 Family Resource Centre - Paul Tessier 201 208      PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS - Canada - govern local issues including funding in the community - the certified orthotist evaluates and designs orthoses (braces) for those needing protective support or correction due to muscle/bone impairment, disease, or deformity. The orthotist works 193      RED CROSS SOCIETY, CANADIAN International society working for improvement of health, prevention of disease and relief of human suffering - water safety program - outpost hospitals - disaster service - free sick room equipment loan service - first aid and CPR instruction - inter 223      SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY, BC The organization's main objectives are: - increase public awareness & understanding of schizophrenia - assist individuals & families affected by schizophrenia - promote research into its causes, treatment & ultimate cure - promote improved programs 213      SCLERODERMA ASSOCIATION OF BC - supports ongoing research at UBC which is having encouraging results - evaluation clinic in St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, by doctor referral only Box 218 Delta Main, Delta, BC V4K 3N7 Joan Kelly 1-888-940-9343 Email: scleroderma@telus.net 198      SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY PROGRAM/BC - one woman in 10 in BC will develop breast cancer - life saving program available to all women aged 40 and over in BC - early detection provides 95% cure rate - screening involves an x-ray examination for women with no signs or symptoms of bre 200      S.OK INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY - Non-profit, charitable organization - Information on substance abuse - Referral services to residential treatment centres. - Counseling not only for the person whose life has become unmanageable from drugs and/or alcohol, but support for any 194      SPARC OF BC - distributes parking placards to people with disabilities - permits available for both permanent and temporary disabilities - doctor’s signature required on application - permit processing fee is $15 Social Planning and Research Council of B 194      ST. JOHN AMBULANCE - teaches courses in first aid for the general public as well as industry, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and other related health care programs. - Three very popular senior programs are: First Aid Workshop for Seniors - this workshop is 3 hours 214      STROKE ASSOCIATION OF BC, THE Non-profit agency: - resource for health units, hospitals and people concerned with stroke victims, as well as stroke victims - fosters understanding of strokes within community programs of education/assistance to stroke victims - develop and 190      STROKE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION OF BC - support group for stroke victims - for more information please contact: Toll Free 1-888-313-3377 Kelowna/ Eva Bartee 763-0556 Vernon/ Janine Dahm 549-4747 Salmon Arm/ Debbie Jones 832-3708 Kamloops/Melody Formanski 376-8357 196      TELUS There are variety of devices and services for those with hearing, speech, sight or motor impairments - 'Visual Ear'helps hearing and speech disabled persons - hearing impaired are helped by amplifying devices for regular handsets, loud bells, buz 191      TETRA SOCIETY - dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve an independent and fulfilling life in the community. Vancouver (604) 688-6464 201      THYROID FOUNDATION OF CANADA - non-profit society to: - increase public awareness of thyroid disease - support thyroid patients and their families - assist in fund-raising for thyroid research - free public meetings held with highly-regarded specialists in field of endoc 209      WESTSIDE HEALTH NETWORK - a non-profit charitable organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors - provide Westside & Peachland residents with information on health services & referrals to available services in the area by offering information & referral phone 194

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