Empowering the Citizen Patient Articles
A New Campaign to Help People Support Their Health and Navigate Care in Kootenay Boundary
We all benefit from access to the information we need for our health & health care. The ‘Empowering The Citizen Patient’ series shares practical information to help community members better understand our health care system, alongside tips & resources to support health & navigate care in Kootenay Boundary.
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Mindy Smith (PACC), RaNae Nicholls(PACC), Maggie Williams (PACC Admin, KBDivs), Maria Klement (PACC CoChair), Vince Salvo (PACC), Ksenia Forde (PACC Support, IH), Paul Burgener (PACC), Leora Gesser (PACC CoChair)
Tips for Getting Involved to Support Our Health Care System
Tips & Tools to Help You Track Your Health Information
Tips for Patients Without A Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
Tips for Understanding Common Health Conditions
Tips to Prepare for Basic First Aid Treatment
Tips for Getting Screened & KBscreen.ca Launch
Tips for Maintaining Your Health by Being Proactive
Tips for Psychological Well-Being
Tips for Optimizing Your Medical Appointments
Tips for Caregiving & Caregiver Resources
Tips to Take the Reins on Medications
What’s Happening in Health Care
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