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BC Nurses Line

BC Nurse Line: talk to a nurse if you have questions about general health information – toll free call (IMPORTANT: Not for health emergencies! If you have a health emergency, call 9-1-1 or visit your local Emergency Department) Phone 8-1-1 or 1-866-215-4700
Health: General Information & British Columbia

Temporary Premium Assistance (Medical Services Plan)

Temporary Premium Assistance provides a short-term period of MSP premium waiver for qualifying individuals and families. Phone (toll-free): 1-800-207-2051 Mailing address: PO Box 9627 STN PROV GOVT Victoria BC V8W 9P1 Email: TPA@gov.bc.ca Website: www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Customer_Service/MSP/financial_assistance.htm  
Government & Balfour, British Columbia

Medical Services Plan Billing (Revenue Services of B.C.)

Phone (toll-free): 1 877 405-4909 Mailing Address: Revenue Services of British Columbia PO BOX 9448 STN PROV GOVT VICTORIA BC  V8W 9V7 Information on Paying Premiums: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/premiums/pay      
Government & Balfour, British Columbia

Immunization Services

Contact your health care provider or local public health unit under “Health Authorities” in the blue pages of your phone book. Website: www.immunizebc.ca; https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/Immunization/Pages/default.aspx
Drug Stores & Pharmacies & Balfour, British Columbia

HeretoHelp

HeretoHelp provides information to help people prevent and manage mental health and substance use problems and live healthier lives. Website: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
Government & Balfour, British Columbia

Brain Health for Seniors

Dementia is a general term that refers to a variety of brain disorders. Physical changes in the brain cause dementia. Learn more in this section about dementia, its impact on the brain, and how to keep your brain healthy. Website: https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home    
Health: General Information & Balfour, British Columbia

B.C. Healthy Communities Society

BC Healthy Communities Society is a province-wide not-for-profit organization that facilitates the ongoing development of healthy, thriving and resilient communities. We provide a range of resources, programs and fee-for-service offerings that support multi-sectoral groups to collaborate around a shared vision for a common purpose.  We work closely with, and have strong partnerships with local governments and […]
Health Care Services & Balfour, British Columbia

B.C. Brain Injury Association

To provide leadership for developing, driving and implementing a provincial strategy in BC to improve the lives of people who live with acquired brain injury. Improving the lives of people living with acquired brain injury in B.C. by focusing our efforts on: Navigating the System Strategic Insights Purposeful Partnerships Mailing Address: The British Columbia Brain […]
Health Care Services & Balfour, British Columbia

Assisted Living Registry

Assisted living services include housing, hospitality services and one or two personal assistance services (referred to as prescribed services), such as regular assistance with activities of daily living, medication services, or psychosocial supports. Phone (toll-free): 1-866-714-3378 Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/assisted-living-registrar
Health Care Services & Balfour, British Columbia

Arthritis Answer Line

For every question there is an answer. We’re here as your source of help and hope. This is a provincial service. Toll-Free: 1.800.321.1433 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday Phone (interpreter services, toll-free): 1-877-228-2557  
Government & Balfour, British Columbia

Alcohol and Aging: Know the Facts

Many of us enjoy a drink when socializing, relaxing, or celebrating. But did you know that as we get older, our bodies process alcohol more slowly, and we become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol? Website: www.gov.bc.ca/alcoholandaging
Government & Balfour, British Columbia

Roadwise RX

Roadwise RX is an online tool that helps you learn more about your medications and how they may affect your driving. Medications have both intended and unintended effects on your body, and these effects change based on the other medications that you’re taking and the foods that you eat. Not only does that affect how […]
Health: General Information & Canada

Fall Prevention Information

The link below contains an extensive amount of information and resources on fall prevention, including: the most common causes for a fall and how to prevent them a fall risk assessment tool to assess how at risk you are for a fall how you can prevent falls examples of medications that can increase the risk […]
Government & Balfour, British Columbia

International Network for Critical Gerontology

Gerontology is the scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the particular problems of old people. The International Network for Critical Gerontology is a virtual space meant to facilitate discussion with regards to critical issues in the study of aging and late life. They are concerned with questioning taken-for granted assumptions about […]
Health: General Information & Balfour, British Columbia

Hospital Foundations

Make a donation to assist local hospitals with medical equipment, patient comforts & special programs! Below is a list of the hospital foundations in the Kootenay’s: Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation Website Phone: (250) 304-1209 East Kootenay Foundation for Health Website Phone: (250) 489-6481 Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation Website Phone: (250) 364-3424 Kootenay Lake […]
Finance & Legal & Castlegar, British Columbia

QuitNow: BC’s Quit Smoking Destination

BC Lung Association’s program to help you quit smoking and remain smoke free. You don’t have to quit alone- connect with other quitters!  
Health: General Information & Balfour, British Columbia

Self-Management for Chronic Health Conditions

People suffering with chronic health conditions and their family members can participate in self-management programs offered in communities throughout BC at no cost. These are evidence-based programs which provide information, teach practical skills and give people the confidence to manage their health condition. Workshops are offered at various locations and dates throughout the Kootenay’s. Check […]
Advocacy & Support & Victoria, British Columbia

BC Bereavement Help Line

The BC Bereavement Help Line is a non-profit, free and confidential service that connects the public to grief support services within BC. If you are looking for bereavement support groups, community events or information on BC Bereavement Day you can find it at the website below or by calling the help line number to speak […]
Health: General Information & Balfour, British Columbia

Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross is BC’s leading benefits provider. They provide health, dental, life, disability and travel coverage through both employee group plans and individual plans for those who do not have coverage from an employer. For more information on how to acquire coverage, call the number below. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to […]
Health: General Information & Balfour, British Columbia

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Browse hundreds of articles, website reviews and blog posts on popular topics relating to healthy aging. The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal has information relating to exercise, cancer, stroke, men’s health, women’s health, pain, mental health and more! This website is a useful tool to find information on aging that you can trust.    
Health: General Information & Balfour, British Columbia
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