News
BCAHA News No. 79 December 2018
BCAHA News No. 78 September 2018
BCAHA News No. 77 April 2018
Auxiliary Action No. 76 December 2017
Auxiliary Action No. 75 Summer 2017
Auxiliary Action No. 74 Spring 2017
Auxiliary Action No. 73 Winter 2016
Auxiliary Action No. 72 Fall 2016
Auxiliary Action No. 71 Spring 2016
Auxiliary Action No. 70 Winter 2016
Auxiliary Action No. 69 Fall 2015
BCAHA Q&A – Laura Track, Human Rights Lawyer
BCAHA News: Hello. Thank you for this opportunity to ask you a few questions. In October, you were the keynote speaker at BCAHA’s Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley Areas joint conference. How did you enjoy that experience? Laura Track: It was a wonderful experience! The audience seemed very engaged and interested in the material –... Read More »... Read More »
Across the Province
Squamish Wellness Fair The Wellness Fair is held annually in Squamish as an educational and interactive event designed to share information with our community about health services and other health and wellness resources. Flu immunizations, at no charge, are available for those who meet eligibility requirements. Our Auxiliary uses this fair to help inform the... Read More »... Read More »
Richmond Auxiliary Presents Bursaries
Harmony Sander wants to become a Registered Nurse and, ultimately, a Nurse Practitioner. She has volunteered at Richmond Hospital since 2015. This past year, she was accepted into the UBC Nursing Program (Okanagan Campus) and is eager to work with sick children. Ada Zhang is entering her fourth year in Microbiology and Immunology at UBC and... Read More »... Read More »
President’s Message
The spring and summer have passed quickly and it has been a hot and sometimes smoky summer for most everyone across the Province. Fall is now upon us and we are back in full swing and working hard to provide the equipment and other items for the care and comfort of patients in our local... Read More »... Read More »
Dawson Creek Auxiliary Supports ‘Click for Babies’ Campaign
105 Purple Knitted Baby Hats Help ‘Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome BC’ Every September for the past three years, the Dawson Creek & District Auxiliary Society of Local Health Care has been mailing small packages of knitted purple baby hats to the BC Children’s Hospital. These purple baby hats join a collection of over 11,000 purple... Read More »... Read More »
Dorothy (Dot) Diotte: A Volunteer Who Made a Difference
Dorothy (Dot) Diotte, a native of Toronto, Ontario moved to North Vancouver with her husband and children in the early 1970s. After 15 years, they moved to Squamish. A year later, and with time on her hands, it was suggested to Dot that she volunteer at the Hospital. This marked the beginning of her 31-year... Read More »... Read More »
Across the Province
Sunshine Coast Thrift Store Volunteer Appreciation Lunch The Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store celebrated the contributions of their volunteers on June 18 at the Sechelt Indian Band Hall. Approximately 120 people attended and enjoyed a delicious lunch of pasta, chicken and salad catered by Shift Restaurant. A choice of two yummy cakes was served as... Read More »... Read More »