First Nations Health Authority

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has announced that it will now provide reimbursement for a vaccine that offers protection against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Dvh0uE

A new evaluation report is showcasing how the First Nations Health Authority and First Nations communities are revitalizing and reclaiming traditional land-based healing practices. Learn more at the link below.

It’s that time of year when it’s colder and we’re indoors more often. Being indoors can be fun because we’re spending more time with family, friends and community members. Whether you’re sharing a traditional meal, drumming with others, or in the gym shooting hoops, all these activities nourish wholistic wellness. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g1eV81

Calling all creative First Nations youth artists! We are seeking meaningful and culturally inspired icons for our new Harm Reduction Conversation Toolkit, With Open Arms: Supportive Conversations Among Friends. You could win $500 per selected icon (up to $2,500 for five!), and your artwork will be featured in a widely distributed toolkit promoting harm reduction strategies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giYjzurX

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The FNHA Northern Region team celebrating the season at a holiday event!

Avian influenza (bird flu) is spreading among wild birds, poultry and other animals in BC. Sometimes it can spread to humans and make people sick. It’s important to follow safety measures while hunting, gathering, and harvesting: https://bit.ly/3ZMClIt

Some Indigenous people who use drugs do not feel safe disclosing their drug use to health care providers. Some who did report their drug use have reported worse quality health care than those who didn’t. The FNHA is working to ensure that health care is stigma-free and culturally safe for all Indigenous people. You can read more about our research in the infographic here. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpPinsRM

When you think about soap, the last thing you'd expect is for it to pose a health risk. Yet, Health Canada recently issued a recall notice for certain liquid soaps sold in Canada due to a chance that a bacteria had contaminated the soap. Check out our latest news story to find precautions you can take to keep yourself healthy when washing your hands: https://lnkd.in/gdwyJsV3

We are seeking First Nations youth artists to create a powerful and meaningful icon for our new Harm Reduction Conversation Toolkit. The icon should symbolize harm reduction from a First Nations perspective, representing values of culture, community, wholistic wellness, or anything else personally meaningful to you. You can submit up to five icons. Each selected icon will win $500 for a total of up to $2,500. For full contest details check out our latest news story: https://lnkd.in/giYjzurX