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Dear Editor, On February 15th I had to go to hospital by ambulance because of a leg injury. I was fortunate to have the capable assistance of two Bowen ambulance attendants. Enroute, because of my interest in Caring Circle, I was curious about what we as an organization could do to support the Ambulance Service.…
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Occupational Therapist, Winnie Sin & Physiotherapist, Sandy Logan Hands up, everyone! Who has stiffness in the thumbs and fingers? Who has a problem with Tennis elbow or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Physiotherapist, Sandy Logan and Occupational Therapist, Winnie Sin are pleased to present a Hand workshop on April 12, 2014. We will be discussing the treatment…
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Mental Health Support on Bowen April 2 at 7 p.m. at Collins Hall Caring Circle is hosting an evening Clinging to the Rock of information and discussion about mental health and wellness including support options and local resources. The evening will be facilitated by five mental health professionals. This forum will focus on issues around…
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Colleen O’Neil was recently involved in a surprise gathering of ladies at a lingerie store in Vancouver to make a video encouraging women to participate mammography screening. The message is – if you’re a woman 50 or over, have a mammogram every 2 years. Here is the full video, which has aired, in part, on…
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By Meribeth Deen – Editor, Bowen Island Undercurrent March 13, 2014 When the BC Cancer agency approached Colleen O’Neil to get her friends together to film a commercial about mammograms, she responded positively, and invited her friends to meet her at Diane’s Lingerie shop in Vancouver. The premise was a party to support women who’d…
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By Meribeth Deen – Bowen Island Undercurrent Feb 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM First Aid instructor and former paramedic Amanda Ockeloen’s first rule of emergency response comes down to thinking ahead and formulating a plan ahead of time. As one of the leaders of Bowen Island’s Sun Run group, not only does she carry basic…
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By Meribeth Deen Bowen Island Undercurrent Jan 30, 2014 at 1:00 PM On Monday, Council heard from both the theatre community and the gymnastics community about potential uses of community lands in Snug Cove. Another perspective, brought to council in the form of a letter written by the Bowen Island Caring Circle, was put on…
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SEA TO SKY – Seniors in Pemberton and Bowen Island will enjoy increased health care support and social programs thanks to Age-friendly BC grants from the B.C. Government. The Caring Circle Resource Centre will receive $20,000 to provide support and health services that enrich the quality of life of seniors living on Bowen Island. Pemberton will…
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Bowen Island Undercurrent Jan 5, 2014 at 1:00 PM In the 20 months since its inception, members of the Caring Circle’s Advisory Board have been working vigorously to determine health needs and to facilitate access to health and wellness information on Bowen. The first initiative was the publication of the Bowen Island Health Resource Guide…
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Ferry upgrades will help with wheelchair access and strollers. Published: October 25, 2013 Bowen Island Undercurrent The Bowen Island Municipality Transportation Advisory Committee (BIMTAC) meets twice a year, with senior officials from BC Ferries (BCF). We met last week, and there were a number of positive outcomes. The Queen of Capilano will go in for…
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