INNOVATIONS
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In school wellness centre gives students easy access to health care
The SAS Wellness Centre has a team of professionals and volunteers who provide holistic health care to the students in a culturally safe and welcoming environment, including those from Indigenous and LGBTQQIA2S communities.
Connecting community through “Ad-Rock” Project
Community comes together to display beauty during a time of COVID-19 uncertainty.
Baby Bed Project
A small working group of nurses and administration developed a plan on how to achieve their goal of providing a Baby Bed to every family that lives in Port Alberni and in all West Coast Communities on Vancouver Island.
Post-operative Caesarean Instructions for Mom
Local nursing team creates post-operative Caeseran brochures for new moms, leading to unanimously positive results.
Building Trust Between Local RCMP and Youth Through the Gym
Unique program offers mentorship through privately shared workout space with the RCMP and youth
Adult Mental Health Counsellor and Volunteer Drivers Program provided by Interior Health
Interior Health contracts volunteer driver program, a counsellor that works solely on chronic mental health and a psychiatrist once a month.
Filling the Need for Medical Equipment at Home
Local volunteer stores and distributes medical aide devices to those in need.
Respect and Support within Medical Workforce Leads to Retention
Shared responsibility of Medical Office Assistants (MOA) and respect from community mean better communication for clinic needs.
Indigenous Led Circle Offers Mental Health and Addiction Support
Healing Drum Circle part of Programming welcomes all battling with mental health and addiction
Child Health Fair Brings Community Together
Annual event attracts all program and community supports for youth
Program Offers Seniors Free Workouts to Encourage Movement
Village provide free gym instructions to help seniors feel comfortable using gym equipment and resources
Community Supported Gatherings Over Meals Bring People Together
Free luncheons and reasonably priced dinners provide options for community members to gather.
Dedicated Senior Advocate Supporting and Assisting Those in Need
A Community Response Network representative advocates and gets grants for seniors.
Communication Between First Responders and Medical Clinic Leads to Better Care
First responders can spot under the radar patients that need care and communicate well with the medical clinic to get help.
Physicians Volunteer to Teach 4H Club Kids New Skills
Community doctors make large impact by volunteering with youth.
Safety Fire Plans Set In Place for Potential Summer Fires
Local team creates multiple evacuation plans in preparation for seasonal fires and shares them with their surrounding communities.
Telehealth Allows Access to Psychiatry Within Communities
By linking communities through telehealth, access to psychiatry during off-hours helps everyone involved.
Age Friendly Program Offers Something for Everyone
Parents, tots and seniors all able to connect and socialize together thanks to inclusive Age Friendly program.
Community Supported Gatherings Over Meals Bring People Together
Free and reasonably priced luncheons and dinners provide options for community members to gather
Healthy Community Initiatives Created from Partnership with Health Authority and Municipality
Health Promotion programs brought to life through collaboration and communication with the town and health authority.
Volunteer Driving Program Provides Round Trip Travel for Medical Appointments
Pre-arranged transportation to surrounding communities for medical care and appointments fills a need and creates a solution.
First Team-based Care Models in BC Shows Diverse Representation
Long-standing team-based care model where health professionals work together along with community representatives.
Highschool Hub Helps Youth Access Clinical Care
Mental health and medical appointments made available to students weekly at a clinic located in their high school.
Palliative Care Group Creates Interpersonal Relationships
Dedicated team and care group provide palliative care and companionship
Umbrella for Mental Health Support Provides Access to Youth
Multiple initiatives offer solutions to children in need of mental health support.
Overview: Healthcare Innovations
Many rural communities face health care challenges that are different than what their regional and urban counterparts face across the province. Rural community members have developed innovations to overcome inequities resulting from as geographical isolation and limited resources.
“Innovations” can be defined as: “Any model, program, initiative, approach, or work-around that contributes to the success and/or improvement of the community as a whole.” An innovation can be as simple as building a community garden in front of the hospital, to subsidizing a bus service that helps rural patients affordably travel out-of-town for healthcare appointments.
By sharing each innovation, we hope that communities can learn from each other’s successes, cross-pollinate ideas, and form new connections with each other.
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