Take Care of Each Other
"Take Care of Each Other" – that is the message from the FNHA's Dr. Shannon McDonald. As infections continue to surge, we need to redouble our efforts to flatten the curve, while being calm, kind and safe.
The FNHA is continuting to work with provincial and federal partners to actively monitor and respond to the pandemic. We have created these pages to help BC First Nations people and their healthcare providers and community leaders get the information they need to deal with the challenges posed by the pandemic and keep themselves and others safe.
This is not the time to lower our guard against COVID-19. We need to continue to protect each other, especially our Elders and people who are vulnerable, through physical distancing and handwashing. Stay strong and stay the course during this pandemic – however long it takes.
FNHA Videos
Influenza (Flu)
The Flu Shot and COVID-19 (Dr. Shannon McDonald, October 14, 7.17 mins)
Updates and Support
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day (Dr. Kelsey Louie, May 5, 4.21 mins)
Keep Your Bubble Small (short) (Dr. Shannon McDonald, August 28, 1.31 mins)
An Update on COVID-19 (Dr. Shannon McDonald, August 28, 4.33 mins)
An Update on COVID-19 (short) (Dr. Shannon McDonald, August 28, 1.53 mins)
Wellness
Mental Health and COVID-19 (Dr. Nel Wieman, September 11, 44 seconds)
The Overall Wellness Impact of COVID-19 (Dr. Nel Wieman, September 11, 3.56 mins)
Stay Connected (Dr. Nel Wieman, September 4, 30 seconds)
We Have So Many Strengths (Dr. Nel Wieman, April 1, 7.43 mins)
FNHA Podcasts
Public Health Information Sources
Information about the pandemic is being distributed in many different channels. Here are some of the most authoritative sources of public health information, on the pandemic generally and for BC First Nations communities specifically.
For First Nations
Indigenous Services Canada: Accessing Financial Benefits & Support
Indigenous Services Canada: COVID-19 & Indigenous Communities
BC Treatment Centres Accepting FNHA's Per Diem Rate
Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum: 1-250-268-2463 (Toll-free: 1-888-590-3123)
Indian Residential School Survivors Society: 604-985-4465 (Toll-free: 1-800-721-0066)
FNHA & Your Privacy
General
BC Government COVID-19 Web Portal
BC Government COVID-19 App & Self-Assessment Tool
BCCDC COVID-19 Website
BC Pharmacy Association: Your Pharmacist Can Help
Government of Canada COVID-19 App & Self-Assessment Tool
Government of Canada Quick Reference Contact Information
HealthLink BC: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 info line: 1-833-784-4397
