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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Supporting Those Impacted by Lung Cancer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
Lung cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or lifestyle. It is essential to understand the risk factors associated with lung cancer, including smoking, exposure to second-hand smoke, radon gas, and environmental pollutants. Early detection and timely treatment can significantly improve outcomes for individuals diagnosed with lung cancer.
Click here to schedule your screening appointment. Encourage others to do the same and help raise awareness.
Click here to schedule your screening appointment. Encourage others to do the same and help raise awareness.
Older Adult Community Resources
Looking for support for older adults in the Fraser Northwest region? This comprehensive resource guide connects patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers with local services in New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra. It includes information on transportation, home and community care, mental health, wellness programs, social supports, housing, recreation, and more to help older adults live safely, independently, and stay connected to their community.Click here for more information.
Confirm Your Primary Care Provider
Make sure your regular primary care provider information is up to date. You can confirm who you consider to be your regular family doctor or nurse practitioner online or by calling HealthLink BC at 8-1-1.To confirm online, you’ll need to log in using the BC Services Card app. If you have not signed up yet, you’ll need your Personal Health Number (PHN) (found on your BC Services Card or B.C. Driver’s Licence) or two pieces of government-issued identification.
Click here to register and for more information.
How to use the Pathways website
How to use the search directory:
Are you looking for community services and programs on our website? We have created a short informational video to help you find resources quickly.
Virtual Maternity Hub website
Your local resource for pregnancy and newborn care
This website was created by Fraser Northwest Division maternity care providers (in New Westminster and Tri-Cities BC).The aim is to provide resources to pregnant women in Tri-Cities and New Westminster on delivery at RCH, maternity care providers, prenatal and postnatal classes (currently being held virtually), frequently asked questions answered by maternity physicians, and more.
Go to maternityhub.ca to check it out!
You can share this poster if you know anyone who might be interested in the new website.
Find a Family Doctor
If you live in New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, or Belcarra, you can register for a family doctor by joining the waitlist.
Disability Tax Credit Qualification Guidelines
The Government of Canada outlines specific guidelines which describe whether a person qualifies for a disability tax credit which reduces the amount of income tax they pay.
- For more information about the tax credit, click here.
- To find out if you might qualify, complete the eligibility questionnaire here.
Note: If you do qualify, you will be required to bring the disability tax credit form to your doctor and pay a fee to fill out and sign the form.
Advanced Care Planning - How well do you know me?
When it comes to planning for your future health care, you need to check in and find out from your family and friends: How well do you know me? These people may need to make health care decisions for you if you cannot. You may be surprised at what they don’t know about you! Use the How Well Do You Know Me questions to get started.
For more resources visit the BC Centre for Palliative Care Website
