The dual public health emergencies of the pandemic and BC’s overdose crisis have deeply affected First Nations communities. In response, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has launched two new services: the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day and First Nations Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service. These services … Continue reading
On November 13, 2019, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the FNHA’s Northern Regional Gathering in Prince George, on the traditional territory of the Lhedhli T’enneh. The MOU formalizes the commitment of both organizations to … Continue reading
On January 27 – 29, multiple healthcare stakeholders partners – including those bringing perspectives of provincial policymakers, health administrators, health professionals, academics, and citizens and linked sectors (non-profits, and industry) – met to seek out areas of synergy and alignment for primary and community care integration in rural BC. … Continue reading
Dr. Keith White – one of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada’s first Rural Fellows, and a physician with more than 35 years of experience in rural practice – is currently traveling the province on behalf of the Shared Care Committee meeting with the province’s physicians to discuss polypharmacy … Continue reading
The Senior Executive Team of the FNHA welcoming attendees at the 2013 Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey VI conference. There’s a new health authority in British Columbia. On October 1, 2013, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) – an initiative sponsored and led by BC’s First Nations – officially … Continue reading
FNHA’s eHealth, Information Management and Privacy Director, David Huh Telehealth as a tool has been a part of British Columbia’s healthcare system for nearly two decades. Recent forays into telehealth such as Health Canada’s successful pilot project in Takla Landing, BC with Dr. John Pawlovich – are garnering new and … Continue reading
Dr. John Pawlovich helping Takla Landing residents prepare moose meat after a successful hunt. The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) is providing one-time funding of $100,000 to enable rural physicians access to cultural competency training that supports better healthcare delivery for rural First Nations and Aboriginal patients. “Cultural … Continue reading