July Pestemllík. july. Q'wemtsín Health Society Newsletter

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1 July 2017 Pestemllík july Q'wemtsín Health Society Newsletter

2 Inside this issue Inside this issue...2 QHS Calendar Canada Tobacco Timeout QHS Dental Clinic Screenings Saves Lives Cervical Screening....8 Is your child starting Kindergarten..9 Injury Prevention Strawberry Fields Forever Strawberry Fields Forever Dr. Gabor Mate..13 Contraceptives TIB Health Fair QHS Resource Page TIB Health Fair August 10th! QHS is happy to announce that mobile Lifelabs services will be available at QHS starting in August. Contact Sarin for more information at

3 July 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Canada Day Doctor at QHS Picku at SIB 5 Naturopath Day at SIB Picku at QHS 6 Nurse Practitioner at SIB 7 Nurse Practitioner at QHS Dental Hygiene Day Naturopath Day at QHS Footcare at QHS 11 Doctor at QHS Picku at SIB 12 Naturopath Day at QHS Picku at QHS Dental Day 13 Nurse Practitioner at QHS 14 Nurse Practitioner at QHS Dental Hygiene Day Naturopath Day at QHS Footcare at QHS Dental Day 18 Doctor at QHS Picku at SIB Footcare at SIB 19 Naturopath Day at SIB Picku at QHS 20 Nurse Practitioner at SIB 21 Nurse Practitioner at QHS 22 23/30 24/ 31 Footcare at QHS Dental Day 31 Footcare at WPCIB Naturopath Day at QHS 25 Picku at SIB 26 Naturopath Day at WPCIB/QHS Picku at QHS 27 Nurse Practitioner at QHS 28 Nurse Practitioner at QHS 29 REMINDER: Appointments for QHS and WPCIB must be booked through QHS at Appointments for Skeetchestn must be booked through the SIB Health Clinic at

4 CANADA 150 Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which united the three separate colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Originally called Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confédération), the holiday was renamed in 1982, the year the Canada Act was passed. Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country, as well as in various locations around the world, attended by Canadians living abroad.

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6 QHS Dental Clinic services are provided to Tk'emlúps, Skeetchestn and Whispering Pines/Clinton band members that reside both on and off reserve. Services Provided: Exams (check-ups) Digital X-Rays Restorations (amalgam and composite) Extractions Dentures, night guards, impressions Denture repairs/adjustments Hygiene (scaling, polish and fluoride) Dentists Dr. Matt Francisco (left) and Dr. David Ciriani (right) The dentists come in twice a month every other Wednesday. Hygiene services are offered weekly. 6

7 An important part of optimal health includes regular health screening BC s Cancer Screening Guidelines have changed! Please take a second to check if you re due BC s Cancer Screening Recommendations Eligible Average risk population recommendation Cervical cancer Women years of age Breast Women age years of age Pap test every 3 years Screening mammogram every 2 years Colon cancer Men and women age years of age Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 2 years Either Dr. Shirley or Nurse Practitioner Laura are available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday s to complete screenings and talk about further or more frequent screenings if needed 7

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10 What is NIPD? National Injury Prevention Day Parachute is excited to introduce National Injury Prevention Day, a new annual recognition day to help build awareness of the devastating impact of injury. Injury is the number one killer of Canadians aged 1 44, where one child dies every nine hours. Parachute is launching National Injury Prevention Day to shine a light on largely predictable and preventable injuries. Our goal is to help save more lives through education, knowledge and empowerment. Quick Facts: Preventable injury kills more Canadian children than any single disease, and more youth than all other causes combined. Teen drivers die in crashes at a higher rate than any other age group in Canada. 40% of head injuries in children aged 10 to 19 occur during sports. 85% of hospitalizations of Canadian seniors are due to falls. We have made improvements in the area of injury prevention but there's still more work to be done. - See more at: what-is-national-injury-preventionday#sthash.512s3zuv.dpuf 10

11 Strawberry Fields Forever Dr. Melissa Bradwell, ND Not much tastes better than a fresh strawberry out of the garden (except for pretty much anything else that is picked fresh!). So full of flavour, this little berry packs a big punch. Aside from serving them sliced on delicious vanilla ice cream (my favourite), there are many ways to use and enjoy strawberries. If you ve purchased one too many flats at the market or are looking for ways to enjoy the taste of fresh picked strawberries year-round, here are some ideas! Fresh: whole, sliced as a topping on cereal, salad, dessert, sliced or crushed in beverages Frozen: smoothies, baking, preserves & syrups, strawberry ice cubes in beverages Over-ripe: freeze for later, preserves & syrups, fruit leather Besides tasting delicious, here are some more reasons why your summer cuisine should include more strawberries: 1. They are an excellent source of folate. Strawberries are an amazing source of folate (the folic acid found in food). Inadequate amounts of folate in the aging population can contribute to atherosclerosis, vascular disease and even a decline in cognitive function. Medications used for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis can actually deplete folic acid in the body, so stock up on strawberries to replenish! 2. They could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Strawberries are being studied for their unique ability to suppress the inflammatory responses of the body and reduce our risk of hypertension by lowering LDL cholesterol. A 2013 study published in Circulation found women who ate three or more servings of strawberries and blueberries in a week reduced their risk of heart attack by 32 percent. 3. There s more than enough vitamin C. Strawberries contain more than 100 percent of our daily recommended intake of vitamin C in just one cup. Recent studies show that when vitamin C is consumed during times of stress, it actually has the ability to decrease our blood pressure to a normal level, preventing the development of hypertension. 4. They re a great source of fibre. Strawberries are high in fibre, which is important for moving food through your digestive system and keeping bowel movements regular. This can help improve digestion, especially for those with constipation or irregular stools. 5. They re high in antioxidants. Strawberries contain anthrocyanin, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects us from the damaging effects of our environment, especially the sun. The antioxidant power of the anthrocyanins found in strawberries lasts up to 24 hours after consumption; this makes them a great defence against free radical damage. 11

12 Year after year, strawberries are listed as one of the top foods to purchase organic if possible through the Environmental Working Group. Because of their thin skin, washing and removing pesticides is a challenge. If you can t grow your own, watch for sales on organic strawberries, especially when in season, stock up and preserve them appropriately for future use. Pesticides + Poison Gases = Cheap, Year-Round Strawberries The facts about strawberries and pesticides come from the USDA s Pesticide Data Program. In 2014 and 2015, USDA scientists tested 841 batches of strawberries - about 88 percent of which were grown in the U.S., with the rest coming from Mexico. The USDA s 2014 and 2015 strawberry tests found that: Almost all samples 99 percent had detectable residues of at least one pesticide. Some 29 percent had residues of 10 or more pesticides. The dirtiest strawberry sample had residues of 21 different pesticides and breakdown products. Strawberry growers used 74 different pesticides in various combinations. Avocado Strawberry Caprese- Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free Meet your new favourite summer salad! This delightful combination of strawberries, avocado, basil, and tomatoes is tossed with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, and drizzled with homemade balsamic reduction for a refreshing, lightly sweet salad that's great on a hot day. This recipe is lightly adapted from the Love and Lemons Cookbook (2016). Ingredients: 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and diced 1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chiffonade cut 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Pink Himalayan salt or fine sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Toasted sesame seeds or chopped pecans, for serving Directions: In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar to a simmer over medium heat. Once the vinegar starts to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 6 to 10 minutes, uncovered, until the vinegar thickens, and reduces in volume by half. Set aside. Meanwhile, add the strawberries, tomatoes, avocado, and basil into a large shallow bowl. Drizzle on the oil and gently toss until the veggies are coated. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss again just briefly. Scatter on your desired amount of toasted seeds or nuts. Drizzle on all of the balsamic reduction. Serve immediately. This salad is definitely best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for a few hours if necessary. References:

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14 Birth Control Options HORMONAL METHODS Birth Control Pills, the Patch, Nuvaring, Depo-Provera These methods use hormones to prevent ovulation, thicken the cervical mucus so it is more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and thin the lining of the uterus so it is less likely a fertilized egg could attach to it. Each method varies in the way in which hormones enter the body birth control pills are taken orally every day, the patch is applied directly to the skin and replaced weekly, the Nuvaring is inserted in the vagina and replaced monthly, and Depo-Provera is administered via injection every three months. Hormonal methods are very effective at preventing pregnancy. They each have their pros and cons, including costs, side effects and level of commitment. Not every method will be a good fit for everyone. Hormonal methods do not, however, offer protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A physician s prescription for birth control must be filled at a pharmacy in order to be reimbursed through FNHA Health Benefits. BARRIER METHODS Condoms (external or internal; often referred to as "male" and "female"), spermicides (foam, film, gel, sponge), diaphragm, cervical cap These methods are used each time you have sex and stop sperm from reaching the egg. Most of these methods are available over the counter. Be sure to read the instructions before using one of these methods. INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD) Copper and Hormonal (Mirena and Jaydess) This small T-shaped device is inserted into the uterus by a doctor and can stay in place for up to five years. The copper IUD stops sperm from fertilizing an egg and prevents implantation. The hormonal IUD option releases low levels of hormones and acts similarly to other hormonal methods mentioned above. They are very effective methods of birth control. IUDs do not protect against STIs NATURAL METHODS Abstinence, Fertility Awareness, Lactational Amenorrhea, Withdrawal These methods do not involve hormones, devices or procedures but do require cooperation of your sexual partner and, typically, a good awareness of your body and its natural rhythms and cycles. EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION Pill (Plan B, Morning After Pill) or IUD (Copper) The emergency contraception pill is taken orally up to five days after unprotected vaginal intercourse but is more effective the sooner you take it. It is available over the counter with no prescription at pharmacies. However, if you would like to be reimbursed for emergency contraception through FNHA, you need to obtain a prescription from a physician. The copper IUD may be used as a form of emergency contraception if inserted within five to seven days of the sexual activity you are concerned about. Examples of when to use emergency contraception include forgetting to take birth control pills; missing a Depo-Provera injection; if a condom broke, slipped off or leaked; when ejaculation has occurred inside the vagina while using the withdrawal method; instances of sexual assault.

15 TIB Health Partners Fair 2017 WHEN August 10th 10am 2pm WHERE TIB Powwow Grounds Food Booths Bouncy Castle FUN Face Painting Information Prizes Games 15

16 Resource Numbers for Kamloops Area Emergency Assistance Ambulance/Fire/Police 911 Children's Hotline Kids Helpline Interior Crisis Line Network (depression, poverty, abuse, homelessness, suicide) Kamloops Urgent Response Team Kamloops Mental Health Intake Kamloops Street Services Kamloops R.C.M.P. Victim Services Kamloops Y Emergency Services Y Women's Emergency Shelter Children Who Witness Abuse Outreach Services (Mobile service for women and children who have experienced abuse) Native Court Worker Aboriginal Services Q'wemtsín Health Society Urban Native Health Clinic Secwepemc Child and Family Services 300 Chilcotin Road Seymour Street Toll Free number Interior Indian Friendship Society White Buffalo Aboriginal and Metis Society Secwepemc Cultural Education Society Native Youth Awareness Centre Aboriginal Training & Employment Centre Kamloops Native Housing Society Secwepemc HUB Shuswap Training and Employment Q'wemtsín Health Society 130 Chilcotin Road Kamloops BC, V2H1G3 Phone: Fax: Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch between 12:00pm and 1:00pm) Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm R.C.M.P. Tk'emlúps Detachment Kamloops City Detachment (Complaints General inquiries) Downtown Community Policing North Shore Community Policing Southeast District TRU Law Legal Clinic (Free Legal Advice) Addictions Narcotics Anonymous Alanon/Alcoholics Anonymous 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 NorthShore Health Science Centre Royal Inland Hospital Information Admitting Emergency Aboriginal Patient Navigator (RIH) Deb Donald (ext. 3109) Cassie Michelle (ext. 3109) Skeetchestn Health Clinic 333 Main Drive, BC V0K 2J0 Phone: Fax: Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm