International Overdose Awareness Day (Salmon Arm)

Ross Street Plaza Salmon Arm, BC, Canada

This International Overdose Awareness Day event aims to raise awareness around overdose prevention. Naloxone training will be offered to equip community members with the knowledge and skills to reverse an overdose and save a life.

Free

Arthritis Connects Symposium: Access to Care & Pain Management

Penticton Trade & Convention Centre (OR online via webinar) 273 Power Street, Penticton, BC, Canada

This free symposium will address arthritis-specific issues in the Interior of BC. All patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers are encouraged to come and learn more about arthritis care and pain management.

Free

Patient Partner Orientation Session – Okanagan (Webinar)

Webinar

Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! Everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will cover everything you need to know to be a member, as well as answer any questions you may have. Please RSVP to Carol Stathers at cstathers@bcpsqc.ca or 778.516.3308 to get login information to join the […]

Patient Partner Orientation Session – Kelowna

Kelowna, BC

Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! Everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will cover everything you need to know to be a member, as well as answer any questions you may have. Parking and transportation costs to attend the session will be reimbursed. Light refreshments will be […]

Patient Partner Orientation Session – Princeton

Princeton, BC

Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! Everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will cover everything you need to know to be a member, as well as answer any questions you may have. Parking and transportation costs to attend the session will be reimbursed. Light refreshments will be […]

Interior Health Research Week

Online

If you’re someone who loves all things research-related, Interior Health Research Week is the event you’ve been waiting for! The second annual Interior Health Research Week is taking place from September 24 - 28, 2018. Events listed are free and open to all, and will be available via WebEx or in-person. There are several patient engagement-specific workshops, […]

Free

International Overdose Awareness Day: Wellness Fair (Vernon)

Upper Room Mission 3403 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC, Canada

Come and attend our wellness fair. We will be raising awareness around overdose prevention and providing information about available services and supports in our community. This will include opportunities to share stories, and honour and remember those we have lost. For more information about this International Overdose Awareness Day event, please contact Jennifer Glen at 778-212-4349 or […]

Free

International Overdose Awareness Day (Kamloops)

Riverside Park 100 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada

Starting with a screening of our Photo Voice video project at Heritage House, then an unveiling of a memorial bench in Riverside Park. For more information about this International Overdose Awareness Day event, please contact Sandra Tully at 250.372.9928 or sltully@shaw.ca.

Free

International Overdose Awareness Day (Kelowna)

Kerry Park 1480 Mill Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This International Overdose Awareness Day event, organized by Moms Stop the Harm, will feature music, naloxone training, drug testing education and a candlelit vigil. For more information on this event, contact Helen Jennens at 259-763-9354 or helen_jennens@hotmail.com.

Free

International Overdose Awareness Day: Memorial Tree Planting (Westbank)

Community Services Building 1900 Quail Lane, Westbank, BC, Canada

Let’s take a moment as a community to gather for lunch and a memorial tree planting for International Overdose Awareness Day in commemoration for those we have lost to overdose. This tree will be available in the Community Services lobby for the week of August 26-30 to leave a special note to those who lost […]

Free

Arthritis Talks: Arthritis & Work

Strategies to manage arthritis while in the workplace Arthritis can pose significant challenges to working life due to pain and fatigue. But most people with arthritis want to work. At this Arthritis Talks symposium you will learn: Your rights, accommodations employers must make and employment laws The dos and don’ts of medical cannabis while working […]

Free