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The Westside Health
Network Society's purpose is to promote and enhance senior's wellness
through information and referral, education and social programs on the
Westside and in the Peachland area.
The Network provides
a variety of programs and services for community members through the
help of trained volunteers. The support from the voluntary sector
contributes social, health and economic value to our community. The
Westside Health Network has provided assistance to community members for
over 10 years and recognizes and supports opportunities that enrich the
lives of our community members.
The Network continues to work
cooperatively with other agencies to maintain a database of current information. Emphasis is on easy accessibility by the promotion of one
information and referral phone number.
Through a
variety of funding sources the Network offers:
Information and
Referral Service
Our database of community
information continues to expand by providing current and accurate
listings and services that the public can readily access. Pamphlets,
forms and access to informative Websites are readily available at our
office. Referrals are made to the most appropriate and available
community health service.
Community
Education
Take-A-Break Program
- Monthly information sessions regarding important issues for
older adults presented by community professionals.
Community Service
Directory -
Westbank and Peachland area numbers and addresses. All health related
along with government, support groups and community organizations.
Newsletters
- Informative and fun information published quarterly.
Volunteer
Services
Visitation
Program -
In-home visitation for seniors. Note: Ask sonia if they have out of home
visitation as well, e.g. out for coffee.
Transportation
Program
- For older adults in the community who have difficulty
accessing the public transportation system. (Medical Appointments,
Grocery Shopping, etc.)
Volunteer
Training -
Members of the community are supported during and after their training,
to become more effective, skilled and well educated.
Volunteer
Referral
- Referring individuals to other organizations that better
meets their needs.
Computer Training
Program
- Volunteers tutor older adults to increase computer skills.
Senior Peer Counselors
- People helping people, trained listeners that can help in
difficult times.
Senior Peer Counselor
Training Program -
Trained B.C. Trainers provide a 48-hour training program.
Community Volunteer Income
Tax Program -
Government partnership program to assist those who are low income and
isolated.
 Medwatch
- An enhancing
health service project focused at providing a venue to have a complete
record of current medical information. Information is recorded in a
medical record book and a vial. The vial containing the current medical
information is stored in the refrigerator door. A sticker is placed on
the refrigerator door, so that the emergency response team knows that
the information is readily at hand. Valuable time, which could possibly
mean the difference between life and death, is saved.
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