North Okanagan Shuswap
Community Resources
Health
Medical Organizations and Services
Advance Care Planning:
My Voice Expressing your wishes and instructions
for future health care treatment. By
planning ahead, you will have a voice
in your future decisions. Every capable
adult should make an advance care
plan. Download the provincial Advance
Care Planning Guide and workbook...
ALS Society of British Columbia
To meet physical & emotional needs of
ALS patients & their caregivers
1.800.708.3228 Richmond
Alcohol & Drug Information &
Referral Service
Certified information and referral
specialists respond to enquiries on all
aspects of alcohol and drug use and
misuse. 24/7 multilingual service
1.800.663.1441
• Vernon Addiction Services
250.549.5737 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30 pm
• Salmon Arm Addiction Services
250.833.4103 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30 pm
Allergy / Asthma Information Assn.
Improve quality of life for those affected
by allergy, asthma and anaphylaxis
4730 Redridge Road, Kelowna
250.764.7507 1.877.500.2242
Alzheimer Society of BC
Exists to alleviate the personal and social
consequences of Alzheimer’s disease
and related dementias
Alzheimer Resource Centre - Vernon
Serving Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby,
Oyama, Sal. Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
250.860.0305 By Appointment Only
1.800.634.3399
1.800.936.6033 Dementia Helpline
Arthritis Society
Committed to excellence and leadership
in research, care, education and
advocacy for persons with arthritis
1.800.321.1433 Answers Line
Interior Regional Office
150A-1855 Kirschner Road, Kelowna
250.868.8643
BC Brain Injury Association
Provide a voice to promote a better
quality of life for those with acquired
brain injury: educate, prevent, support
604.984.1212 North Vancouver
BC Cancer Agency Sindi Ahluwalia
Hawkins Centre for Southern Interior
Centre of cancer research, education,
prevention, diagnosis and treatment
399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna V1Y 5L3
250.712.3900 1.888.563.7773
• Screening Mammography Program
Information on the province’s breast
screening program for women 40 to 79
• 102-300 Columbia St., Kamloops
250.828.4916
• 250.549.5451 Vernon Jubilee Hospital
1.800.663.9203 Book your screening
BC Epilepsy Society
Provides information and referral,
support services to people with epilepsy
604.875.6704 Vancouver
•
1.877.734.0873 Toronto
• Center for Epilepsy & Seizure
Education in British Columbia
Providing support, education,
information for those with epilepsy
32868 Ventura Avenue, Abbotsford
1.866.EPILEPSY
BC Lung Association
Provides comprehensive information on
lung diseases. Better Breathers’ Club
meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month
at The People Place, 1-3 pm
3402 27 Avenue, Vernon
1.800.665.5864 for more information
BC Lupus Society
Provides education, support to people
affected by lupus; create awareness,
support advances: treatment & research
1.866.585.8787 for more information
250.764.1234 Kelowna Support Group
BC Senior’s Guide
Compilation of information & resources
to help us all plan for and live healthy
lifestyles as we age. Sections on
benefits, health, housing, transportation,
finances, safety & security. You can
download/print, read it online, or order a
hard copy. To order a free copy, contact
the Seniors Health Care Support Line,
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
1.877.952.3181
CNIB
Seeing beyond vision loss
National community-based registered
charity committed to vision health
101-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna
250.763.1191
1.800.563.2642 Helpline
Canadian Cancer Society
Information, resources, support for
cancer patients & their families
• 4-111 Lakeshore Dr. NE,Salmon Arm
250.833.4334
• 104-3402 27 Avenue, Vernon
250.542.0770
• Interior Region Office, Kelowna
1.800.403.8222 Capri Mall
1.888.939.3333 Information Services
Canadian Cancer Society Southern
Interior Rotary Lodge
2251 Abbott Street, Kelowna
A home away from home facility
for cancer patients while accessing
treatment at the Kelowna Cancer
Centre. Freemason Volunteer Drivers
provide transportation from Kelowna
airport or bus depot - 24 hour notice
required. Monday to Friday. Pick ups in
Enderby, Armstrong, Vernon and Lake
Country - call for details
Freemason Volunteer Driver Program
1.800.299.0188
Canadian Diabetes Association
Promotes the health of Canadians
through research, education, services
and advocacy
1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna
250.762.9447
1.800.226.8464 Information Line
See our Webinar ad on page 97
See article on page 23
Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Not-for-profit organization providing
essential data & analysis on Canada’s
health system & the health of Canadians
Sign up for Land - monthly e-newsletter
250.220.4100 Victoria office
Canadian Liver Foundation
Dedicated to liver health and eliminating
the over 100 forms of liver disease
1.800.856.7266 Vancouver
1.800.563.5483 Here to Help
Canadian Mental Health Association
We believe in the idea that people can
recover from mental illness when they
play an active and empowered role
1.800.555.8222 BC Division
1.800.661.2121 24 hour information line
• 857 Seymour Street, Kamloops
250.374.0440
• 433 Hudson Avenue, Salmon Arm
250.832.8477
• 3100 28 Avenue, Vernon
250.542.3114
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
Information & referral, lending library,
newsletter, resource manuals, public
education, speakers bureau, bursaries
1.800.663.0004 Vancouver
Community Dental Access Centre
Full service dental clinic for low income
North Okanagan residents. Open
Tuesday & Wed. 9am-1pm, 2-5pm
3107C 31 Ave., Vernon 778.475.7779
Denturist Association of BC
Everything you ever wanted to know
about dentures, and where you can find
a local denturist
604.886.1705
Dietitian Services
Specializes in nutrition information,
counselling and advice based on most
current scientific sources by registered
dietitians, 9 am-5 pm Mon-Fri. - leave
message after hours.Translation services
Dial 8-1-1 Dial 7-1-1 TTY
HealthLink BC
See web site for medically-approved
info on more than 5,000 health topics,
symptoms, medications, and tips for
maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call
to speak to a nurse 24/7. Weekdays
speak to a dietitian about nutrition,
healthy eating. Pharmacists available at
night to answer medication questions.
Translation services available
Dial 8-1-1 Dial 7-1-1 TTY
Heart & Stroke Foundation BC/Yukon
Promotes the health of Canadians
through research, education, services
and advocacy
• 729 Victoria Street, Kamloops
250.372.3938
• 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna
1.866.432.7833
See our ad on page 89
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Volunteer organization committed to
reducing the burden of kidney disease
1.800.567.8112 Burnaby
• Kidney Community Kitchen
Information and tools to help you
manage your renal diet
Lake Country Health Planning Society
Mandate to improve conditions of
Community Life for citizens of Lake
Country, advocate for improvements to
health and social services
778.215.5247
Medic Alert Foundation
Emergency medical info services. One
of three Canadians have a condition
paramedics need to know about
1.800.668.1507
Medical Services Plan
Together with PharmaCare, provide
medical & drug coverage to all eligible
British Columbians; online services...
1.800.663.7100 Automated 24/7 service
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Information, support counseling, referral
and advocacy services to persons with
MS and their families. Call for info for
Kamloops and Kelowna chapters
1.800.268.7582 BC Division Office
• Vernon Multiple Sclerosis Society
See web site for support meeting info.
250.542.2441
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Volunteers and staff raise funds and
work hard to support the independence
and full participation of Canadians with
neuromuscular disorders. See web site
for area chapter news/events/contact
1.800.366.8166 Vancouver
Osteoporosis Canada
Works to educate, empower, support
individuals & communities in the
prevention & treatment of osteoporosis.
For support group near you, or to create
a group in your community, contact
• Kelowna Chapter
250.861.6880 Trish Gunning
Pacific Blue Cross
Health, dental, disability, travel insurance
1.800.873.2583 Vancouver
Dental Services
Denturists Doug Braun, Erika Braun
Complete dentures, partials, dentures
over implants, repairs, relines
114-3400 Coldstream Ave., Vernon
250.549.4745
510 George Street, Enderby
250.838.7547
See our ad on page 49
Vernon Denture Clinic
Bringing unique smiles to life
2910 31 Avenue, Vernon
250.542.9117 1.877.539.1972
See our ad on page 53
Pleasant Valley Dental
Frustrated with loose dentures?
2301 32 Ave., Vernon 250.558.4222
See our ad on page 54
Dementia Care
Society for the Arts in Dementia Care
Mission is to help Caregivers, Family
& Friends by sharing current activities,
news, events, product information that
may help to support anyone dealing with
dementia, and their caregivers
See our ad and article on page 28
Hearing Clinics
Canadian Hearing Care
Hearing the Needs of Tomorrow...Today
• 301-251 Trans Canada Highway NW
Salmon Arm
250.832.3530
• 7-1257 TC Highway, Sorrento
250.675.2202
• 4-3100 35 Street, Vernon
250.542.3564
See our ad on page 5
Connect Hearing
Your hearing professionals
• 3415 32 Avenue, Vernon
250.542.3353
• 550-4400 32 Street, Vernon
250.542.0133
See our ad on this page
Rockwell Audiology
Get to know your Audiologist
204-3334 30 Avenue, Vernon
250.545.2226
See our ad on page 59
Home Care Services
Nurse Next Door
Home Care Services - Kamloops
Serving TCH corridor & North Shuswap
250.517.0458 1.888.988.5880
See our ad on page 53
We Care Home Health Services
Helping you. Live your life.
3907 27 Street, Vernon 250.542.9717
250.832.0393 Salmon Arm
250.851.2911 Kamloops
See our ad on page 56
Medical & Mobility Equipment
Canadian Red Cross
Health Equipment Loan Program: short
term mobility equipment & bath aids to
assist at home recovery from surgery
illness & injury. By donation. Health care
Professional referral required
See our ad on page 61
Okanagan Service Area Office
124 Adams Road, Kelowna V1X 7R2
1.800.661.3308
HELP Centres:
• 710 Granville Avenue, Enderby
250.838.0949
• Winfield Memorial Hall
10130 Bottom Lk. Rd., Lake Country
250.766.2227
• 150-2960 Okanagan Avenue SE
Salmon Arm 250.832.6553
• 2809 44 Avenue, Vernon
250.545.3111
Medical Supplies
Southward Medical Supplies
Ostomy & full service medical supplies
8-2601 Highway 6, Vernon
250.542.3334
See our ad on page 56
Medical Alarm Systems
Interior Health Lifeline Program
Personal emergency response system,
links elderly or medically at risk to 24 hour
emergency help at the touch of a button.
Service area: Armstrong, Cherryville,
Enderby, Falkland, Winfield, Lumby,
Sicamous, Sorrento, Salmon Arm, Vernon
4000 25 Avenue, Vernon
250.558.1334 1.800.994.8414
See our ad on page 49
Pharmacies
Askew’s Pharmacy & Wellness Centre
2701 11 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm
250.832.7655 Pharmacy
250.832.7622 ext 316 Wellness Centre
See our ad on page 63
Hogarth’s Clinic Pharmacy
The Biggest Little Drug Store in Town
3310 32 Avenue, Vernon
250.545.3660
See our ad on page 3
Pharmasave
Your health is our priority!
• 270 Hudson Ave. NE, Salmon Arm
250.832.2111
• 307 W. Victoria Road, Revelstoke
250.837.2028
• Kamloops Health Centre
103-275 Lansdowne St., Kamloops
250.374.2216
• 3101 30 Avenue, Vernon
250.542.4181
See our ad on page 7
Shoppers Drug Mart
Seniors Day-last Thur. plus bonus days
www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca
• Piccadilly Mall, Salmon Arm
250.832.2181
• 4376 27 Street, Vernon
250.549.3326
• 3417 31 Avenue, Vernon
250.542.3371
See our ad on Inside Back Cover
X-Ray Clinics
Downtown X-Ray Clinic
Lower level Lansdowne Village Mall
107-450 Lansdowne Street
Kamloops
250.377.0773
See our ad on page 35
Health Facilities
Interior Health Authority
Patient Care Quality Office
Interior Health Authority
220-1815 Kirschner Road, Kelowna
1.877.442.2001
Pleasant Valley Health Centre
3800 Patten Drive, Armstrong
250.546.4700
250.546.4727 Health Unit
250.546.4752 Community Care Services
Enderby Community Health Centre
707 3 Avenue, Enderby
250.838.2450
Lumby Health Unit
2135 Norris Avenue, Lumby
250.547.9741
250.547.2164 Public Health Nurse
Community Care Services
• 2-2770 10 Avenue NE
Salmon Arm
250.832.6643
Shuswap Home Support Services
250.832.6643 General Inquiries
250.803.4525 Harmony Haven Adult
Day Program, respite for CareGivers
• 4505 25 Street, Vernon
250.541.2200
Vernon Health Unit
1440 14 Avenue
250.549.5700
250.549.5737 Mental Health/Addictions
250.549.5721 Public Health Nursing
Hospitals
• Shuswap Lake General Hospital
601 10 Street NE, Salmon Arm
250.833.3600
• Vernon Jubilee Hospital
2101 32 Street, Vernon
250.545.2211
Health Guides
BC First Nations Health Handbook
An online companion document to the
BC Health Guide, provides information
on unique health services available
to First Nations and how to access.
Handbook is downloadable
bchealthguidehandbook/
Dial 8-1-1 Dial 7-1-1 TTY
BC HealthGuide Handbook
Comprehensive information on how to
recognize and manage common health
concerns. HealthLink BC resources
are available free of charge on the web,
by phone, or email, in English, French,
Chinese & Punjabi. Handbook available
from your pharmacy or Service BC
resourceorderform/
Dial 8-1-1 Dial 7-1-1 TTY
Walk In Clinics
Enderby
Enderby Medical Clinic
9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday
1-802 George Street
250.838.9494
Salmon Arm
• Mount Ida Medical Centre
9am-7pm Monday to Friday
200 Trans-Canada Highway SW
250.833.1990
• Providence Medical Clinic
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat.
2991 10 Ave. SW (Walmart)
250.832.3377
• Salmon Arm Medical Clinic
9am-4pm, 5-8pm M-F,9am-2pm Sat
581 Hudson Avenue NE
250.832.6094
Vernon
• Gartree Medical Clinic
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat. 9am-1:30pm
510-4400 32 St. Vernon Square Mall
250.545.9112
• North Okanagan Medical Clinic
9am-9pm every day, Monday-Sunday
5001 Anderson Way Superstore 2 Flr.
250.545.8338
• Vernon Family Doctors Medical
Clinic
9am-9pm Mon-Fri., 9am-5pm Sat-Sun
116-3101 Hwy. 6 Fruit Union Plaza
250.545.8332
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