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Join the first “me too” conversation

October 16, 2015

Stories of hope and resilience from people with a mental illness.   Click here for more information

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Caring Circle Offering Education Sessions on Anxiety and Depression

October 7, 2015
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We’ve had a glorious sunny summer and fall. For many of us, that means having fun with family and friends. For some of us, however, witnessing all that connectedness makes us feel even more alone. Depression can come over you and take you down, especially at times when many others seem to be thriving. When…

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Why the Healthcare Needs Assessment Survey Matters

September 18, 2015
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It was two in the morning and Colleen O’Neil’s five-month-old daughter was gasping for each breath. As O’Neill paced through the night trying to comfort the baby, she wondered whether to call the island’s emergency’s services. She hesitated. Should she bother the paramedics in the middle of the night, and what about the driver of…

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Health Needs Assessment for Bowen Island

August 6, 2015
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As many of you might remember, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) conducted a survey for the entire Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions to assess the health needs of all of the communities within those regions. It was broken down into communities not regions, so that VCH could make health care decisions based on local needs.…

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Lunch Program Starts Tomorrow at the Legion 11:30 – 1:00 pm

April 27, 2015
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Bowen Island Community Lunch – Tuesdays Drop-in – 11:30 – 1:00 pm at the Legion $5.00 for gourmet soup, artisan breads, dessert, tea & coffee and the company of friends! See more information on: Community Lunch poster

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Spring has Sprung! You can hear the ferry toot, but can you hear the birds sing?

April 14, 2015
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  Spring on down to the Caring Circle in Snug Cove, for a free Hearing Screening Test or a free Clean and Check of your Hearing Aids. Due to popular demand, the Caring Circle and Mainland Hearing, West Vancouver, will once again be offering free Hearing Tests and introducing a free Hearing Aid Clean and…

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Inspire Health presents “Adopt an Anti-cancer Lifestyle” event

April 14, 2015
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Join Amber Baker for a presentation that will touch on whole foods, effects of stress, blood sugar regulation, and inflammation and how that affects cancer development. Learn about small changes you can make to support your body towards wellness and build your immune system against cancer and many other lifestyle imbalances.

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Caring Circle and Mainland Hearing Offer Hearing Tests on Island

April 7, 2015
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Spring has Sprung! You can hear the ferry toot, but can you hear the birds sing? Spring on down to the Caring Circle in Snug Cove, for a free Hearing Screening Test or a free Clean and Check of your Hearing Aids. Due to popular demand, the Caring Circle and Mainland Hearing, West Vancouver, will…

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Pre-diabetes Testing

April 2, 2015
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Are you at risk for developing diabetes? Join us on Wednesday, April 14th @ 1:00pm to find out more. Caring Circle Health Resource Centre Join our diabetes nurse clinician and registered dietician to find out more about how to live a healthy life! For more information contact ellen.mackay@vch.ca

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Learn How to Reverse Your Biological Clock Over Age 60

March 30, 2015
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Lose or increase weight by toning the body muscle Keep your heart strong Build lung capacity Improve your balance and agility Develop Mobility Decrease risk of chronic diseases All of this while having fun! $12 per class or $20 per couple Come on out and give it a try! Collins Hall – Tuesdays – 9:15…

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