What is the P4HC: NC?

The P4HC:NC is the Partners for Healthier Communities Committee: North Cariboo.  So what is it?

To begin with, let's chat about what it is not... 

It is NOT...
... a Non-Profit Society.
... membership based.
... a group that meets monthly.
... governed by a set of Bylaws and Regulations.

The P4HC:NC is a Stakeholder based group composed of people representing non-profits, agencies, and organizations from across the North Cariboo.  It is Co-Chaired by a representative from Northern Health and the Cariboo Regional District.   P4HC's were established by Northern Health and currently there are 21 such committees across the Northern Health Authority.  Of them all the P4HC:NC is the only one that is Regional District based.  Northern Health has recognised that community health is important and to create healthier communities, partnerships and a collaborative approach is the way to go.  P4HC's are one to make good things happen as they are partnerships between Northern Health and local government.  Check out this link for additional information on P4HC's.

The establishment of the P4HC:NC was led by Growing North Cariboo Society; hence why the Minutes of the P4HC:NC are posted on GNC's website.  GNC continues to provide administrative support to the P4HC:NC.

The P4HC:NC is...
... a Stakeholder group.
... open to everyone to join.
.... meeting at least quarterly.
.... operates as per a Terms of Reference.

Next Steps for the EFH Project - 2017 Workshops

The Partners for Healthier Communities Committee: North Cariboo / P4HC:NC met today to discuss the next steps for Phase 2 of the Empowering Family Health Project.  A good discussion was held and it was decided to move forward with the remaining workshops that were to be held.  Due to the Wildfires this past summer, many of the workshops had to be postponed.

Beginning this coming weekend the first two of the remaining workshops will be held in Kersley.  These workshops, Canning and Dehydration, will be held at the Kersley Community Hall with local Instructor Susie Myles.   The Canning and Dehydration Workshops will also be held in some of the other rural communities - including Ten Mile Lake, Barlow Creek, and either Bouchie Lake or Baker Creek.  We are also very excited to announce that a 3rd Workshop is being added to the mix... FERMENTED FOODS & KOMBUCHA.

The details of workshops scheduled for this weekend are as follows:

HANDS ON DEHYDRATION (#3) : Saturday, September 23rd, 9 am -  11 am
HANDS ON CANNING (#4): Saturday, September 23rd, 12 noon to 3 pm

Both Workshops are $10.00 each per person & require pre-payment and Registration.  To register, please email empoweringfamilyhealth@gmail.com or call 250.249.5329. Registrations can also be accepted at the Bouchie lake Country Store - 2338 Bonny Road, Bouchie Lake, BC T: 250.249.0228.  Payment via VISA, MasterCard, Cheque or Cash.

A Registration Form can be downloaded here and either faxed (250.249.5359) or emailed in.

On the Registration Form, please quote the Workshop Number (in Blue above) or Name and Date of Workshop.