COPPER ISLAND MEDICAL CLINIC
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COPPER ISLAND HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE
#10 – 2417 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC
Phone (250) 675-3661 for any of the services below:
MOBILE LAB SERVICES – Collections & ECGs
Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:00 to 12:00 pm
PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 250-675-3661
Please bring your doctor’s requisition and your medical card. Those with existing standing orders, have your doctor fax your requisition to 1-250-374-5638 with Blind Bay clearly marked on the top right-hand corner. Call 250-374-1644 for information.
There is no cost to you for these services
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE from Interior Health will provide immunization for children and adults and support for Mom’s and Babies at Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre on the 2nd Monday of each month. Phone 250-833-4101 to book an appointment. The dates may vary based on statutory holidays.
FOOT CARE is offered by an LPN at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre. The fee is $45, and appointments can be made by calling 250-675-3661.
SENIOR RESOURCE
COPPER ISLAND SENIORS’ RESOURCES has a volunteer on duty every Tuesday and Thursday to answer your questions or inquiries concerning help for seniors and families. Phone 250-675-3661 or email sshealthss@gmail.com for assistance. We do check our messages.
Tuesday – 8:00 to 12:00 pm
Thursday – 8:00 to 12:00 pm
SOCIAL MEDIA/COMPUTER/TABLET TRAINING: Seniors need to connect socially with friends and family. Some seniors are unable to socialize on a regular basis. Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre provides/facilitates support to those who need assistance using tablets or iPad to connect with family and friends. Connecting with others and knowing that you are not alone with your feelings or thoughts can be beneficial.
INCOME TAX: – From January to May 15 each year, we offer free income tax preparations for those that qualify. Call 250-675-3661 for more information. Bring your 2025 Income Tax information to Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre.
WALKING FOR FITNESS: Certified instructors are engaged to facilitate an indoor walking for fitness program to assist those who have difficulties walking on the roadside ( we do not have sidewalks), during the winter or after surgery and or injury attended sessions twice a week. These are held at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre from September to May. This program is available to those who have conditions that are attributable to aging.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES/NUTRITION PROGRAMS: Our vision is to expand activities to include all aspects of developing a healthy community by providing information and facilitating programs available to our communities. . Watch for our events! Follow us on Facebook! Our vision is to ensure all can age in place and live an active healthy lifestyle.
DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION WORKSHOPS: Workshops are presented online and facilitated by the Seniors’ Health and Wellness Institute were held on topics of interest, determined by circulating a survey
FARMERS MARKET COUPONS: CIHWC manages the BC Government Farmers Market Coupon Program for the South Shuswap. They are available to those who are low income and need access to fresh, nutritious food. This program starts in May 2024 to October 2025 ON Saturdays at the Sorrento Farmers Market. Please call 250-675-3661 for information.
KINESIOLOGY: Please call Taegan Joyce for an appointment 778-214-2036.
Whether your goal is to maintain an active lifestyle, recover from an injury, or simply improve your overall well-being, Form + Function Kinesiology is here to support you.
The Society is utilizing existing commercial space available in the mall in Blind Bay Market Mall. We welcome health care and allied service providers to join us in our location. Call Sue 250-832-5932 for further information.