Sicamous residents will have an opportunity to provide input on access to general practice physicians and other services during a forum being held Thursday, March 13, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre.
The forum will focus on health and wellness services in Sicamous, Malakwa and Mara.
Below is a related news release:
The Shuswap North Okanagan (SNO) Division of Family Practice Physicians wants to hear your thoughts on access to a General Practice Physician and other services.
Tracey Kirkman, executive director of the SNO Division will be present to record your feedback. Recognizing that access to doctor services is critical to our rural communities the Eagle Valley Community Support Society (EVCSS) has planned this forum in partnership with the Sicamous and District Senior’s Centre Society and the Shuswap Outreach Society, to introduce Ms. Kirkman who will speak about the role of the SNO Division of Physicians in guiding health service delivery for local communities and will provide support for the filling out of the physician access surveys.
At this forum, EVCSS will also introduce Jeanne Rokosh, do-ordinator of the soon-to-roll out Shuswap Better at Home program. Jeanne will take this opportunity to speak about this Provincial initiative, its partnership with United Way and communities around BC. to support healthy aging in the homes of our senior populations.
Everyone is urged to attend. A play area will be provided for children, as well as refreshments and snacks for all. If attending is not possible you can provide your input at www.divisionbc.ca/sno. If you have no computer, see Diana @ the Outreach Office, Senior’s Centre for assistance. Please do take this time to advocate for your own, and your family’s health service needs.
