Better Health, Best In Health Care

A podcast with Ross Priebe, Critical Incident / Stress Management Cosultant at Fraser Health

Job changes, financial concerns, crime, illness, uncertainty…there are many causes of stress in our lives. Some of them are beyond our control. What IS within our control; however, is our ability to invest in the areas of our life that matter the most. 

If you are feeling overwhelmed, get help. Talk to your family doctor. Find out if your employer has an Employee and Family Assistance program, which can help you access help such as career planning, financial counselling, or help with relationships.

The Fraser Health Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 604.951.8855 or toll-free 1.877.820.7444. The crisis line isn’t only for people in crisis; it is also for those who have concerns for a loved one. 

For more information on early psychosis intervention, visit our website, pyschosis sucks.ca. And as always, we welcome your comments at [email protected]. 

Immunization is an important part of protecting the health of all citizens.  Life if busy and it's easy to forget to stay on top of your children's immunization schedule. Fortunately, here are new tools to make it easier to keep track.  Visit our website at www.fraserhealth.ca/immunize for more information. 

Find out more about the importance of Advanced Care Planning with ACP Coordinator, Cari Hoffman of Fraser Health.  

For more information on ACP - visit our website: http://www.fraserhealth.ca/your_care/advance-care-planning/

Listen to a conversation with Joan as she shares more details about her philosophy and talks about Fraser Health leaders who have inspired her. 

Today we’re talking about Women’s Heart Health with Dr. Margaret Blackwell, a Cardiologist at the Royal Columbian Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Medicine at UBC.

Men and women ARE different when it comes to heart disease, explains Dr. Blackwell, but exercise is the key to a healthy heart no matter what sex you are. 

Is losing weight equal to being healthy? Fraser Health Eating Disorders Coordinator Elspeth Humphreys explains how to quit the ‘Fat Talk’ and focus on having good health at every size.  

Resources:

• http://mindcheck.ca
• http://cfe.keltyeatingdisorders.ca

Are you one of the many who has a resolution to lose some pounds this year? Fraser Health endocrinologist Dr. David Shu gives some tips on giving more weight to healthy eating and increased activity than the numbers on a scale.  

Resources:

• http://fraserhealth.ca/your_health/healthy_living/healthy-eating/healthy_eating
• http://www.nwcr.ws

Talking with Fraser Health dietician, Donna Whitham about how to maintain healthy eating during the tempting holiday season.

Fraser Health speaks with Dr. Anne Clarke, Program Medical Director for Emergency, on how to stay healthy this holiday season.