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April 2015
Q'wemtsín Health Society
Newsletter
Please join us in welcoming the
babies of both
Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc
Baby Welcome
Ceremony
AND
Skeetchestn Indian Band
Baby Welcome Ceremony
Inside this issue
QHS Calendar……………...……..………..….2
Healthy Easter Tips…………………………..3
Daffodil Month…………………………………4
Tk'emlúps Baby Welcome…………….....5
Skeetchestn Baby Welcome ........ …....6
Tk'emlúps Play Group ................. .......7
Skeetchestn Families and Tots…….……8
Everything Her Day…………….…………....9
Everything Her Day Registration……..10
Kids Page “Playing With Fire”………….11
Kids Page “Playing With Fire”………….12
Naturopathic Alphabet…………….…....13
Naturopathic Alphabet……………….....14
Anti-Bullying Day…………………………….15
Easy Dinner Recipe...……………………...16
Date: Thursday April 9th for TIB and April 16th for SIB
Respect The Use Of Fire....................17
Respect The Use Of Fire Prt.2…..…….18
Kamloops Walk-In Clinics………………..19
Time: 5:00pm—8:00pm
Please RSVP your attendance and guests no
later than Monday March 30th, 2015 for TIB and
Monday April 6th, 2015 for SIB
to QHS at 250-314-6732
QHS Resource Page…………………….....20
If you would like a copy of
the QHS monthly newsletter
please contact Lee-Anne
Deneault at QHS
250.314.6732
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April 2015
Sunday
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Monday Tuesday
30
31
QHS Naturopath QHS Clinic Day
Day
Karen Irving
Melissa Bradwell
TIB Play Group
QHS Footcare
Picku SIB
5
7
QHS Clinic Day
Easter Monday!
Karen Irving
Office Closed
Thursday
Friday
1 April Fools
2
3
Day!
QHS Clinic Day
SIB Naturopath
Karen Irving
Good Friday!
Day
Office Closed
Melissa Bradwell
QHS Dental Day
Saturday
4
Picku QHS
8
9
10
QHS Naturopath QHS Clinic Day
Day
Karen Irving
Melissa Bradwell
TIB Baby
Welcome
Picku QHS
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12
13
14
15 QHS
16
17
Naturopath Day
QHS Naturopath QHS Clinic Day
QHS Clinic Day
Melissa
Bradwell
Day
Karen Irving
Karen Irving
Melissa Bradwell
TIB Play Group SIB Ellen Dietician
SIB Baby
QHS Dental Day
Welcome
Picku QHS
WPCIB Footcare Picku SIB
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19
20
25
Easter Sunday!
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Wednesday
Picku SIB
21
SIB Clinic Day
Karen Irving
SIB Footcare
22
SIB
23
24
Naturopath Day
QHS Clinic Day
Melissa Bradwell
Karen Irving
SIB Fam + Tots
Everything Her
Day
Picku QHS
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2
27
28
QHS Naturopath QHS Clinic Day
Day
Karen Irving
Melissa Bradwell
TIB Play Group
QHS Footcare
Picku SIB
29
30
WPCIB
QHS Clinic Day
Naturopath Day
Karen Irving
Melissa Bradwell
QHS Dental Day
Picku QHS
REMINDER:
Appointments for
Skeetchestn must be
booked through the SIB
Health Clinic at
250.373.2580.
Appointments for QHS
and WPCIB must be
booked through QHS at
250.314.6732.
TIPS TO CREATE A HEALTHIER EASTER FOR KIDS
With Easter approaching and chocolate bunnies in abundance, many parents are on the search for ways to
keep their kids from overindulging in sugary treats. Dr. Dyan Hes, Medical Director at Gramercy Pediatrics
and board member of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, believes children should not be denied a
candy-filled Easter basket, but that parents should instead make simple modifications to create a healthier
holiday.
“Kids want candy on Easter and denying them chocolate doesn’t help to create a healthy relationship with
food,” says Dr. Hes. “Instead, teach your child how to have candy in moderation, which is more beneficial
to establishing healthy eating habits for the long term.” Dr. Hes offers simple modifications to create a
healthier Easter for kids:
- Healthier Treats: Don’t feel the need to swap out candy for carrot sticks, apples or tofu. Instead,
modify the Easter basket to fill it with a balance of sweets and other healthier treats. Include chocolate bunnies and jellybeans alongside other snacks such as nuts and dried fruits or any healthier options your child enjoys.
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Add Prizes: There is no written rule that states an Easter Basket must be filled with only candy. Adding prizes to the basket is a great way to offset the amount of candy included. Find Easter-themed
toys, puzzles or even craft projects. Kids will be just as happy with a basket filled with both candy
and fun little gifts.
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Stop Kids from Overindulging: Leaving a basket full of candy unattended is an open invitation for
children to eat as much as they want. Instead, monitor the amount of candy your child consumers.
Take out all the candy from the basket and let your children separate it into little storage baggies.
Label each baggie with a day of the week. Each day, put one of the baggies into their lunch bag. This
is a great treat with a school lunch or for after school; it also makes the fun of Easter last longer.
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Keep Kids Active: Kids may seem to have more efficient metabolisms than adults, but it doesn’t
mean they should indulge in sweets without adding physical activity. If you have a yard, organize a
great Easter egg hunt where the kids have to run around for exercise before indulging in the candy.
Or look in your local newspapers for outdoor Easter activities, such as a community Easter egg hunt
in a parks or playground.
http://www.latina.com/lifestyle/family/mami-talks-tips-create-healthier-easter-kids
Dr. Dyan Hes, Medical Director at Gramercy Pediatrics and board member of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
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JOIN THE
FIGHT
Daffodil Month is a national fundraising campaign
of the Canadian Cancer Society. During April,
Society volunteers raise vital funds for the fight
against cancer.
Money raised during Daffodil Month helps local
patients living with cancer and their families.
Donations fund life-saving research, support
services and other important work that means
fewer Canadians will be touched by the disease.
The Q'wemtsín Health Society will be taking donations for
the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil pins located at the
front desk.
Read more: http://www.cancer.ca/en/get-involved/events-and-participation/
find-an-event-near-you/daffodil-month/?region=bc#ixzz3Vt7wXT8L
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Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc
Baby Welcome
Ceremony
Please join us in welcoming the babies of
Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc
Born between April 1st, 2014 to March 31st, 2015
Date: Thursday April 9th, 2015
Location: Moccasin Square Garden Gymnasium
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner will be provided
Please RSVP your attendance and guests no later
than
Monday March 30th, 2015 to QHS at
250-314-6732
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Skeetchestn Indian Band
Baby Welcome Ceremony
Please join us in welcoming the babies of
Skeetchestn Indian Band
Born between April 1st, 2014 to March 31st, 2015
Date: Thursday April 16th, 2015
Location: Skeetchestn Indian Band Gymnasium
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner will be provided
Please RSVP your attendance and guests no later than
Monday April 6th, 2015 to QHS at
250-314-6732
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TIB PLAY GROUP
Play Group Starts: March 31, 2015
Time: Every second Tuesday from 9 am – 11 am.
Location: Full Circle Youth Centre on Kamloopa Rd.
Play Group is for parents with children
ages 0-5.
Program is ongoing & on a drop-in basis.
New play group for parents/family/caregivers!
Make connections and strengthen support systems with
other parents, while your children play and socialize!
Light snacks will be provided.
Children from Tk’emlups and Whispering Pines Welcome!
Hosted by: Q’wemtsín Health Society and Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc Social Development Department.
If you need more information please contact Sarah Bennett (CHN) at 250-314-6732
or Kelly Jacobson at 250-828-9705.
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Skeetchestn FAMILIES & TOTS GROUP
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm
Place: Skeetchestn Health Clinic
At Q'wemtsín Health Society we believe
family comes first. That is why every
month we like to get together with
families within the Skeetchestn
community. This group is based on
family connection as well as,
community connection!
If you are interested or have any
questions please call the SIB clinic at
250.373.2580
SPONSORED BY: QHS
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You are Invited….
Everything Her Day
This FREE event is open to WOMEN from
Skeetchestn
Tk'emlúps
Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band
Facilitator: Leona Thomas
NEW Date: Wednesday, April 22nd 2015
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Place: Hoodoos at Sun Rivers
Lunch will be provided!
This event is specifically for Band Members and Community Members.
Must be 18 years of age to attend. Please no men or children allowed!
Please RSVP to the Front Desk at QHS by April 13th, 2015.
Phone: 250.314.6732 Fax: 250.314.6742
Email: [email protected]
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Everything Her Day Registration Form
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd 2015
Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Place: Sun Rivers, Hoodoos Restaurant
Your Contact Information:
Name: _________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________
Email address: ___________________________________
Please indicate which community you are from:
Skeetchestn
Tk’emlups te Secwepemc
Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band
Do you have any allergies?
Yes
No
If so please explain:
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
_
Do you have any mobility issues (ex. Wheel chair, walker)?
Yes
No
Is so please explain, so QHS can better accommodate your seating arrangements:
______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________
_____________________
Registration form must be handed in to QHS by Monday, April 13th 2015,
2015
Q'wemtsín Health Society
Phone: 250.314.6732
Fax: 250.314.6742
Email: [email protected]
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Flames Get Dangerous Fast
It will melt your marshmallows and glow brightly on your birthday cake's
candles. But did you know that even a very small fire can get out of control
and burn down a whole house? Or that many fires are started by kids?
Fire moves very fast. A fire can burn down a building in minutes. And one burning
house can set other houses on fire. Fire isn't just dangerous inside. Outdoors, burning
piles of leaves or grass can get out of control. Campfires also can lead to bigger fires if
they're not put out all the way.
Little kids often play with fire because they're curious and they don't understand how
much damage fire can do. If you see a younger kid playing with matches, candles, or
any type of fire, get an adult right away!
Older kids also might be tempted to touch a lit candle or light something on fire, just
to see what will happen. Don't do it! Kids who play with fire can end up burning
themselves, hurting other people, and destroying important things, like homes and
woods.
If you see a kid playing with fire — even an older one — tell an adult. And if you ever
feel like you can't stop yourself from playing with fire, let a grownup know so he or she
can help you.
Fire can be cozy and fun to watch, but only in a controlled situation. Think of a campfire, a fireplace on a winter night, or a professional fireworks display.
Resources: www.kidshealth.org
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Why Fire Fascinates
Fire is a tool and a fascinating one. It's a basic element, like earth, air, and water. Fire is
energy. In fact, it's a chemical reaction happening right in front of your eyes. It needs fuel
and oxygen to burn, but once it starts burning, it doesn't stop until it runs out of one or
both of them. That's what makes it both valuable and dangerous.
If you start by burning a stick in the woods and then you drop that stick, that flame will
keep burning as long as there's fuel (more sticks, leaves, dry grass, etc.) and oxygen
(there's plenty of that in the air!).
So steer clear of fires and follow these safety tips:
Never use a stove, fireplace, or candle without a grownup there to help you. And be careful
around hot spots like these because if you get too close, your clothes can catch on fire.
Lamps, heaters, and radiators get hot when they're turned on, so don't touch them. Also
never put clothes or blankets on top of one, even as part of a game.
Don't play with light switches, electrical cords, or outlets. Check with an adult to be sure
you don't have too many things plugged into the same extension cord or power strip.
For many thousands of years, fire has cooked food, warmed people, and, unfortunately,
destroyed stuff and hurt people. It's always been interesting to look at, too.
So the next time you gaze into a roaring fireplace, remember that many generations of
people have enjoyed that very same sight. Just enjoy it safely and you won't get burned!
Resources: www.kidshealth.org
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The Naturopathic Alphabet
Submitted by: Dr. Melissa Bradwell, ND
The thing I like best about Botanical Medicine is finding beauty in things that can
sometimes appear less than beautiful. Take the dandelion, Taraxacum officinalis, for
example, a pesky weed to most but, in the world of medicine, a really effective and
therapeutic herb.
Taraxacum officinalis- Dandelion
Preparation and serving methods
Fresh greens and flower tops have been used in cooking. Generally pre-washed greens are
blanched in boiling water for a minute or so and cooled immediately by plunging into cold
water. Blanching reduces bitterness.
Here are some serving tips:
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Young tender shoots, raw or blanched, used in salads and sandwiches either alone or
in combination with other greens like lettuce, kale, cabbage, chives, etc.
Fresh greens may also be used in soups, stews, juices, and as cooked vegetable.
Dried leaves as well as flower parts used to make tonic drinks and herbal dandelion
teas.
Lightly roasted and grounded roots used to make wonderfully flavorful dandelion
coffee.
Dandelion root is also used in Japanese cooking.
Medicinal uses
Almost all the parts of dandelion herb found place in various traditional as well in modern
medicine.
 The principle compounds in the herb have laxative and diuretic functions.
 The plant parts have been used as herbal remedy for liver and gall bladder
complaints.
 The herb is also a good tonic, appetite stimulant and is a good remedy for dyspeptic
complaints.
 The inside surface of the flower stems used as a smoothening agent
for burns and stings (for example in stinging nettle allergy)
Continued on next page…..
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The Naturopathic Alphabet…continued
Submitted by: Dr. Melissa Bradwell, ND
Safety profile
Taraxacum officinalis- Dandelion
Although dandelion herb contains some bitter principles, it can be safely used in
healthy individuals without any reservations. However, in patients on potassium
sparing diuretic therapy, it may aggravate potassium toxicity. Dandelion herb can
also induce allergic contact dermatitis in some sensitive individuals.
Benefits of Taraxacum Officinalis:
 Rich in vitamins A, C, D & B complex
 Anti-oxidant properties and works as an Anti-inflammatory
 Reduces symptoms of bloating
 Provides relief for indigestion and heartburn
 Helps flush foreign particles form gallbladder
 Discourages growth of harmful bacteria
 Blood builder and purifier by destroying acid in the blood
 Detoxifies poisons & toxic waste in the body
Dandelion Root Herbal Tea Recipe
1 ounce dandelion root, roasted and ground
1 ounce dandelion leaves and stems, roasted and ground
2/3 ounce fennel seeds
2/3 ounce peppermint leaves
Directions
Steep mixture in 1 cup of hot water for about 10 minutes, strain
and drink,
This combination will help digestion, alleviate intestinal gas and
stimulate bile production.
References:
http://thenaturopathicherbalist.com/herbs/t-u/taraxacum-officinalis-dandelion/
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-dandelion.html
http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/dandelion-herb.html
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Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and
over the Internet. Each year, on Pink T-Shirt Day, we encourage all of
you to wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will
not tolerate bullying anywhere. Take the message and remember it
all year long.
The Q'wemtsín Health Society Staff participated in the annual
Anti Bullying day on February 25th 2015!
http://www.pinktshirtday.ca/
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Rotini in a Spicy Coconut
Broth Recipe
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 cup full fat coconut milk
1 tsp each granulated sugar and ground
coriander
½ tsp each chili powder and curry powder
8 ounces (227 g) uncooked tricolored rotini
(about 3 cups dry)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
½ cup red bell pepper
¼ cup dried currants
Method
Combine broth, coconut milk (make sure to spoon extra coconut cream into pan)
sugar, coriander, chili powder, and curry powder in a medium pot (non-stick is best
for this recipe). Bring to a boil. Add rotini. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and
simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add peas, red pepper and currant. Simmer for 6 to 7 more minutes, until liquid has
been absorbed and pasta is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5
minutes before serving.
Source: Ellen Duncan
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Respect The Use of Fire!
Backyard & Industrial Burning
Do I have to do anything when planning a backyard burn?
Backyard burning under the Wildfire Act is known as a Category 2
open fire. Category 2 open fires burn waste material in one pile not
exceeding 2m in height and 3m in width.
Before planning a backyard burn, consider alternate forms of
disposal such as recycling, composting, chipping, or burying the
material. Some communities have established recycling programs
for cardboard, paper and other debris, while others have
community composting locations.
In order to protect the air around our neighbourhoods and
province, fire should only be used when all other options have
been exhausted. It is also important to note that the burn can only
be conducted when the venting, the airs ability to dissipate smoke,
is good and forecast to be good for the duration of the burn.
If you live within a municipality or regional district, please check
with your local authorities before lighting a fire.
For more information read the guidelines for Category 2 open fire
(backyard burning). See next page.
bcwildfire.ca
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Respect the Use of Fire!
Part 2
In British Columbia, the Wildfire Act and Regulation
specifies your legal obligations when using fire in, or
within, one kilometre of forest land or grassland.
Under the Wildfire Regulation, a Category 2 open fire is
a fire that:
. The person ensures the fire is extinguished
. burns material in one pile not exceeding 2 metres
before leaving the area;
in height and 3 metres in width; or,
. The person carries out fire control, and
. burns material concurrently in 2 piles each not
extinguishes the fire if practicable, if the fire
exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in
spreads beyond the burn area; and
width; or
. The person must also report the fire.
. burns stubble or grass over an area that does not
. A person carrying out fire control for a
exceed 0.2 hectares (less than 2,000 square metres.)
Category 2 Open Fire must make available to
. is not a campfire.
fight the fire at least the greater of
Persons may light, fuel or make use of a Category 2
. one piece of heavy equipment, one fire
open fire within one kilometre of forest or grassland
suppression system and six workers each
when:
equipped with at least one fire fighting hand
. There are no bans or other restrictions in place for
tool, and
doing so;
. all workers, fire suppression systems, heavy
. Doing so is, and will continue to be, safe;
equipment and fire fighting hand tools
. A fuel break (sometimes called a fire break) is
within 30 km by road if on Crown land or all
established around the burn area. A fuel break is a
resources working on the land if on land other
change in fuel type or condition, typically a strip of
than Crown land.
land cleared to mineral soil to reduce the likelihood
of the fire spreading;
. While the fire is burning and there is risk of escape,
the person
. maintains the fuel break,
. has an adequate fire suppression system available at
the burn area,
. ensures the fire is watched and patrolled by a
person equipped with at least one fire fighting hand
tool in order to prevent the fire from escaping, and
. ensures that the fire does not exceed the capacity of
the people, fire fighting tools, and heavy equipment
that are on site in order to take timely action to
http://bcwildfire.ca/Restrictions/BackyardBurning.pdf and Pamphlet.
prevent a fire from escaping;
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Kamloops Urgent Care Clinic
#4-910 Columbia St. W
(Behind the Superstore)
Phone: 250-371-4905
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Sat, Sun and Holidays
9am - 1pm
May be closed odd holidays.
Norkam Health Clare Centre
370 Tranquille Rd.
(Inside Mansahdi’s Pharmacy
Building)
Phone:250-376-9595
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Sat, Sun and Holidays
Closed
Summit Medical Clinic
#4-1380 Summit Dr.
(Behind Toy’s R Us)
Phone: 250-374-9800
Monday - Friday
9am - 6pm
Sat, Sun and Holidays
10am - 3pm
Kamloops Kinetic Energy Clinic
#207-450 Lansdowne St.
(Beside the Dollar Store)
Phone: 250-828-6637
Monday - Thursday
12pm - 6pm
Friday
12pm - 5pm
Saturday
9am - 1pm
Sunday - Closed
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Emergency Assistance
Ambulance/Fire/Police
911
Children's Hotline
310-1234
Kids Helpline
1-800-668-6868
Interior Crisis Line Network
1-888-353-2273
(depression, poverty, abuse, homelessness, suicide)
Kamloops Urgent Response Team
250-377-0088
Kamloops Mental Health Intake
250-377-6500
Kamloops Street Services
250-314-9771
Kamloops R.C.M.P. Victim Services
250-828-3223
Kamloops Y Emergency Services
Y Women's Emergency Shelter
250-374-6162
Children Who Witness Abuse
250-376-7800
Outreach Services
250-320-3110
(Mobile service for women and children who have
experienced abuse)
Aboriginal Services
Q'wemtsín Health Society
250-314-6732
Secwepemc Child and Family Services
300 Chilcotin Road
250-314-9669
Sydney Avenue
250-461-7237
Toll Free number
1-866-314-9669
Interior Indian Friendship Society
250-376-1296
White Buffalo Aboriginal
and Metis Society
250-554-1176
Secwepemc Cultural Education Society 778-471-5789
Native Youth Awareness Centre
250-376-1617
Aboriginal Training & Employment
Centre
250-554-4556
Kamloops Native Housing Society
250-374-7643
Shuswap Training and Employment
Program
778-471-8201
R.C.M.P.
Tk'emlúps Detachment
Kamloops City Detachment
(Complaints General inquiries)
Downtown Community Policing
North Shore Community Policing
Southeast District
Addictions
Narcotics Anonymous
Alanon/Alcoholics Anonymous
House of Ruth (women only)
Phoenix Centre
Raven Program
Sage Health Centre
Smokers Health Line
Alcohol & Drug Information
& Referral Services
Kamloops Walk-in Clinics
Summit Medical Clinic
Kamloops Kinetic Energy
Kamloops Urgent Care
North Shore Walk-in Clinic
250-314-1800
250-828-3000
250-851-9213
250-376-5099
250-828-3111
1-800-414-0296
250-374-2456
250-376-5621
250-374-4684
250-374-4634
250-374-6551
1-877-455-2233
1-800-663-1441
250-374-9800
250-828-6637
250-371-4905
250-376-9595
Royal Inland Hospital
Information
250-374-5111
Admitting
250-314-2450
Emergency
250-314-2289
Aboriginal Patient Navigator (RIH)
Deb Donald
250-314-2100 (ext. 3109)
Gloria Big Sorrelhorse
250-314-2100 (ext. 3109)
Q'wemtsín Health Society
130 Chilcotin Road
Kamloops, BC
V2H 1G3
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 250.314.6732
Fax: 250.314.6742
E-mail: [email protected]
Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
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