The Pandemic H1N1 Virus and Your Community
AUGUST 28, 2009
The Current Situation
The new H1N1 influenza virus is widespread in BC, so wherever we live we can expect to be exposed to it at some time this fall or winter. We are all aware of the health concerns posed by the Pandemic H1N1 virus, which first appeared in April of 2009. As you may be aware, some First Nations communities in Canada, especially those with high levels of overcrowding and high rates of underlying chronic disease have had more H1N1 activity and a greater than expected experience of H1N1 complications. The H1N1 virus predominantly infects younger age groups but at any age, those with underlying medical conditions are more likely to experience the more serious complications. Additionally, pregnant women in the fourth to ninth month of pregnancy and up to four weeks after birth are vulnerable to more severe impacts of the H1N1 virus.
Health Directors Survey
NEW! Health Directors Summary Report and Survey
First Nations Health Directors met last fall to consider the developement of a Health Directors Association. Recommendations from this forum are now available for consideration by BC First Nations Health Directors. Please review the report and take our survey, your ongoing contribution is appreciated.
Employment Opportunity
REGIONAL HEALTH SURVEY ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Issue Date: September 18, 2009
Closing Date: October 2, 2009 at 12pm
POSITION SUMMARY:
The RHS Administrative support will be responsible for providing support to the roll out of the 2008/09 Regional Health Survey (RHS) in BC.
TERM: 3 Months
ORGANIZATION:
Research Analyst
Download the Full Job Listing PDF: Regional Health Survey Administrative Support
RECORDS AND DATABASE COORDINATOR
Health Directors Coordinator
Closing Date: August 25th, 2009
The Health Directors Coordinator reports to the Director, Health Planning and Operations. The primary responsibility of the Health Director Coordinator is to organize and provide varied administrative support to the Health Directors Subcommittee during the formation of the First Nations Health Directors Association.