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Across the Province ~ Auxiliaries Coping With Covid

DR Helmcken Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates their 50th Anniversary! The two remaining Charter Members, Gertie McKeown and Gail Capostinsky, cut the anniversary cake when we celebrated 50 years on March 12, 2020. Both are Life Members and remain active.” Invermere Celebrates 110 years The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society is celebrating its 110th Anniversary.... Read More »

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President’s Message

As we begin another year, the pandemic and vaccine dominates the news every day and all day long. The news media is reporting on “ Covid-19 fatigue”. I am not sure it helps to be constantly reminded of the strain we are all under but I also realize that our mental health is so important... Read More »

Across the Province ~ Auxiliaries Coping With Covid

Remembering the Spanish Flu of 1918

Much of the media response during the 1918 pandemic was very similar to current media messages. There were messages about hand washing, physical distancing, and proper nutrition and hygiene. Health care workers and volunteers were frequently commended for their service. Many of the hardest hit were communities that were isolated, and this was frequently reported... Read More »