Posts by Julia McCaig
Bowen’s Health Service Needs
By Susanne Martin – Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: May 24, 2013 10:00 AM Bowen Island had the highest ranking for the percentage of residents who feel a strong sense of community belonging, according to a recent North Shore Community Wellness Survey. The survey was conducted from November 23 to December 21 last year with the…
Read MoreOpen House and Other Upcoming Events
Stay tuned as we plan our first Open House and invite the community to see what we have created in the Cove. We will also be participating in the First Credit Union’s “Theatre Under the Stars” in the summer and hope to be a presence at Bowfest. There is also a group of musicians who…
Read MoreCaring Circle Resource Centre in Need of Printed Material and Volunteers
Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: April 11, 2013 2:00 PM Since the Caring Circle Health Resource Centre opened on February 20, 80 people have visited our volunteer health navigator/coordinator, Colleen O’Neil. Her role is one of helping people find the support they need as our health system is becoming increasingly complicated and the onus is being…
Read MoreFor Bowen’s Health
Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: March 07, 2013 2:00 PM This week, the Bowen Island Health Resource Guide will arrive in postal boxes all across the island. The Caring Circle Health Advisory Committee hopes that the publication will become a resource for seeking health care information and recommends that islanders keep it in a prominent place.…
Read MoreCaring Circle Office Opens
Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: February 14, 2013 3:00 PM On Wednesday, February 20, Caring Circle will be opening a health resource centre beside the Village Baker at 997 Dorman Road. We are pleased to announce that volunteer Colleen O’Neil will be there, acting as a health navigator/co-ordinator. She is available to explore any questions you…
Read MoreMaking Bowen More Age-Friendly
By Susanne Martin – Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: January 17, 2013 8:00 PM A grant of $19,993 has been awarded to the Bowen Island Municipality with the aim to help create programs or tools that address the needs of older residents. At Seniors Keeping Young (SKY) last Monday, January 14, the discussion revolved around the…
Read MoreCreating a Safety Net for Health Challenges
Diane Marshall By Susanne Martin – Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: December 14, 2012 10:00 AM Many island residents choose to live on Bowen because they value the quality of life. But in times of accidents or failing health, they may re-evaluate their choice. Diane Marshall believes that we need to build a safety net, especially…
Read MoreHealth Survey Will Inform Priorities and Resource Allocation
By Susanne Martin – Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: December 07, 2012 9:00 AM Until Sunday, December 16, Bowen residents have a chance to participate in a survey that gauges the health and well-being of North Shore residents. While the survey does not exclusively focus on islanders, Dr. Jat Sandhu, regional director of the Public Health…
Read MoreCaring Circle Lends a Hand with Research
By Susanne Martin – Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: October 19, 2012 02:00 PM What do you do when you or a family member gets ill and needs to be cared for in a home on Bowen? In the case of an accident or emergency, there might not be a lot of time to do the…
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