qathet Division of Family Practice

06/13/2026

🥵Hey, qathet! There’s a heat wave coming this weekend.

Swipe through the slides for tips on staying cool, who's most at risk, and what to do if someone needs help.

If you’re unsure or have questions, call 811 HealthLink BC at any time or 911 if it's an emergency.

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Slide 1 — Cover Heat wave safety tips from the qathet Division of Family Practice. Teal background, white text.

Slide 2 — Hydrate Tip: Drink water every 15–20 minutes if you're outside, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks.

Slide 3 — Cool-down Tip: Close blinds during the day, open windows at night. Use community spaces like the library if your home gets too hot.

Slide 4 — Check-in Tip: Check on neighbours who live alone. Older adults, pregnant people, young children, and people with chronic conditions are at higher risk.

Slide 5 — Warning signs: Heavy sweating and weakness, move to a cool place and hydrate. No sweating, confusion, or rapid pulse: call 9-1-1. Never leave children or pets in a parked car.

Slide 6 — Resources Need help? Call 8-1-1 for HealthLink BC, 9-1-1 in an emergency, or download the free WeatherCAN app for heat alerts.

06/08/2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate, reflect, and affirm that everyone deserves access to healthcare that sees and respects who they are.

Here in qathet, we’re working to make primary care welcoming, inclusive, and respectful for everyone. This includes 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, their families, and all others.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride, qathet!

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06/04/2026

Congratulations, Tla'amin Nation!

𝐓𝐥𝐚ʼ𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲

Tla'amin Nation has been named the recipient of the 2026 Rural BC Community Award, presented by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC — one of the most distinguished honours a rural BC community can receive for health care excellence.

Tla'amin Health operates the largest clinic in the qathet region, serving all Indigenous people in the area. The clinic offers primary, dental, mental health, chronic disease, harm reduction, palliative, and prenatal care — with visiting specialists in neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics seeing patients on-site, eliminating a significant travel barrier.

"I don't think we always realize how lucky we are to have so many services available to our community so close to home, and delivered by our people," said Hegus John Hackett. "On any given day, our people have access to culturally safe and caring dental, mental health, and primary care. That is something worth celebrating."

Read the release here: https://www.tlaaminnation.com/tla%ca%bcamin-nation-receives-top-honours-for-rural-health-delivery/

Check out the short video here: https://vimeo.com/1197853426/26c419c028

05/25/2026

Mental health is different for everyone.

Sometimes there are little things we can do that make a big difference. And sometimes we need a little more help.

💙The most important thing to remember is that it’s okay to not be okay.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we pulled together seven simple things that can genuinely help: moving your body, getting outside, connecting with people, sleeping well, picking up a hobby, taking a break, and asking for support when you need it.

Pick one. Try it this week. And if today's a hard one, the last slide has a few options for extra support.

Save this post or share it with someone who'd appreciate the nudge.



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Slide #2 with a walking icon, titled "Move a little — go for a walk," noting a short walk lifts mood and clears the head.
Slide #3 with a trees icon, titled "Get outside — spend a few minutes in nature," noting time in green space settles a busy mind.
Slide #4 with a people icon, titled "Connect — reach out, or join something," suggesting messaging a friend or trying a class, club, or volunteer shift.
Slide #5 with a moon icon, titled "Rest well — protect your sleep," noting sleep and mood are closely linked.
Slide #6 with an art palette icon, titled "Make or do — do something with your hands," suggesting hobbies like gardening, cooking, or music.
Slide #7 with a tea cup icon, titled "Take a break — have a tea or do some deep breathing," noting endless inputs can be draining.
Slide #8 titled "Ask for help — and when you need more, reach out," listing three support options: your family doctor or NP, the 9-8-8 Su***de Crisis Helpline, and 310-Mental Health.

05/14/2026

💙Happy Nurses Week!

This year’s theme is “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.”

Thank you to all the nurses in qathet. Your compassion and dedication help keep our community healthy and cared for.

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05/01/2026

🩺 A big shout out to all the primary care providers in qathet. We thank you for the many hours you spend caring for us.

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04/22/2026

🌳Hug a tree today! Research shows that spending just 15 minutes in a forest can help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and lift your mood.

🌎This Earth Day, it’s a good reminder that caring for the planet benefits our well-being.



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03/18/2026

Are you pregnant or planning a pregnancy in qathet?

Pregnant in qathet is a local website that helps you find information and supports in one place.

It includes topics like:

💟 early pregnancy
💟 unplanned pregnancy
💟 pregnancy loss
💟 preparing for birth
💟bringing baby home

Partners and support people can use it too!

Learn what’s available locally and explore local pregnancy resources.

🔗 Visit www.pregnantinqathet.ca

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03/11/2026

⚕️Did you know pharmacists do more than fill prescriptions?

In primary care teams, clinical pharmacists help review medications, catch safety issues, and support people managing complex health conditions.

It’s another way team-based care helps patients get safer, more coordinated care.

🔗Visit qathetpcn.ca || Link in bio || to learn more about Primary Care Networks and www.seeyourpharmacist.ca to learn more about your community pharmacists.

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Slide two: Pharmacists work directly with patients who have complex or chronic health conditions.

Slide three: Pharmacists provide one-on-one medication reviews and help ensure medications are safe and work well together.

Slide four: Pharmacists give expert advice to family doctors and nurse practitioners about medication options.

Slide five: Pharmacists help remove barriers that make it hard to follow a prescription.

Slide six: Thank a Pharmacist today!

03/04/2026

Good news! You can now access all of your medical information online.

Check your recent lab or X-ray results, medication history, cancer screening letters, and more.

No more waiting for results until you see your primary care provider or tracking down information through your family practice. Get them fast on the Health Gateway website.

🔗Sign up in four easy steps at www.healthgateway.gov.bc.ca

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