For Immediate Release
June 27, 2014

Care BC Welcomes Dr. Denton Corrigall to the Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – The Health and Home Care Society of BC (CareBC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Denton Corrigall has been elected to the Board of Directors. Dr. Corrigall has extensive experience as a Cardiologist and will contribute his vast medical knowledge to the Board. We look forward to working with him over the next 2 years. 

Our Volunteer Program Manager, Suzanne Liddle, recently had her submission on the 'Risks and Perceived  Risks of Being a Meals on Wheels Volunteer' published in the Canadian Journal of Volunteer Resources Management. You can read the full article below. To find out more about becoming a Meals on Wheels Volunteer, please contact Suzanne at liddles@carebc.ca or (604) 733-9177 ext 107.

For immediate release
November 15, 2013

In-Home Flu Immunizations for Seniors - Pharmacy BC Retains the Services of Care BC Registered Nurses

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – On Monday November 18th the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will be delivering In-Home Flu Immunizations for Pharmacy BC weekly clients. 

Care BC operates a social enterprise Health Promotion Services (HPS) which employs Registered Nurses throughout British Columbia to give flu immunizations within the workplace.  The revenue from HPS helps to support Western & Chinese Meals on Wheels in Vancouver and Richmond.  Care BC is the premier choice for workplace flu clinics and follows all Canadian health and safety standards. This fall HPS nurses are being invited to administer In-Home flu immunizations to Pharmacy BC clients. 

We are pleased to announce our photo of Meals on Bikes volunteer Jason Lescak has been selected for 1st place in the Volunteer BC sponsored National Volunteer Week Photo Contest. This years theme was Volunteers Cast a Beautiful Shadow. Full information and photo below. If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, please contact Suzanne Liddle at liddles@carebc.ca or (604) 733-9177 ext 107. 

For immediate release
April 23, 2013

Outstanding Meals on Wheels Volunteers and Staff Recognized for Long Term Service

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – On Wednesday April 24th, the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will recognize their amazing volunteers and staff for outstanding long-term service, in line with events surrounding National Volunteer Week.  This year we are pleased to recognize six volunteers with over 20 years of service to Western and Chinese Meals on Wheels in Vancouver and Richmond (four at 20 years and one at 25 and 30 years respectively).

Vice President of Care BC’s Board, Doug Purdie, will be hosting the pin and certificate ceremony.  The Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Care BC Executive Director, Dr. Inge Schamborzki will also be in attendance.

To view this article, please visit: http://van.worldjournal.com/view/full_van/17939750/article-%E9%80%81%E4%B8%AD%E9%A4%90%E6%9C%8D%E5%8B%99-