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How to Prevent Monkeypox

With the recent increase in monkeypox cases, protecting yourself and others is important. We invite you to watch an online health webinar on how to prevent monkeypox hosted by iCON, featuring Dr. Kendall Ho.

 

In this session, you will learn about:

  • Symptoms, high-risk groups, ways of transmission
  •  Misconception about Monkeypox
  • Prevention methods and medical treatment

To watch the full video and learn more, please visit: https://chinese.iconproject.org/event/%e9%bd%8a%e4%be%86%e8%aa%8d%e8%ad%98%e7%8c%b4%e7%97%98-get-to-know-monkeypox/

 

Hiring Now: Research Assistant #JR17438

Job Summary:

This position is under the administrative supervision of the Manager, Program Administration & Technology and is functionally supervised by Evaluation Analysts and Project Coordinators as well as senior management on a project basis or as designated. The incumbent interacts with research team members, faculty, project managers, and other personnel associated with specific projects. The incumbent may interact with community organizations, health professionals, clinical groups, patients and community members, government representatives, and other stakeholder groups.

Work Performed

  • Assists in planning multicultural community, as well as healthcare professional, education events, including consultation on strategic programming, virtual and in-person event logistics planning, partnership development, community outreach, liaising with speakers and quality improvement evaluation.
  • Assists with iCON related evaluation and research activities.
  • Assists with data collection by co-facilitating focus groups, conducting interviews and administering surveys.
  • Assists senior level staff with administering forms or questionnaires, data preparation, collection, entry, and analysis.
  • Supports the preparation of reports, publications, needs assessments and presentations.
  • Conducts literature searches, as well as reviews and assists with the synthesis of literature.
  • Assists in the development of funding proposal by investigating applicable funding opportunities, searching and compiling submission criteria, completing funding application forms and documents, drafting components of letters of intent, and drafting full proposals.
  • Assists with evidence based and community informed resource development (culturally tailored presentations, infographics, booklets, toolkits, website content, etc.), coordinating integration of input and feedback with diverse project partners.
  • Supports coordination of programming, including liaising and with diverse project partners, connecting with and building relationships with community partners, participating in outreach, organizing and documenting meetings, and communicating with diverse project partners.
  • Performs other duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

– Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

– Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Undergraduate degree in an area of social science, health science, communication, or public health with research experience preferred.

Experience: Knowledge and understanding of basic social science research methods. Experiences with BC health professional organizations, Indigenous health, community development, cross-cultural projects, and liaising and engaging with external organizations are assets. Panjabi, Cantonese and/or Mandarin language skills are an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with some grant writing experience and experience working in a not-for-profit environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Ability to effectively use computer software, such as MS Office, data analysis software, familiarity with online literature search tools.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to show initiative and judgment.
  • Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to occasionally work on weekends or outside of regular work hours for community engagement activities (e.g., conducting focus group, implementing educational health events).

To apply:

Posting End Date: June 12, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Emergency Preparedness Tips and Resources

Emergency Preparedness Week is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada, working closely with provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector organizations who support activities at the local level to encourage Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies.

  1. Know the Risks: Understand the types of emergencies that could occur in your region
  2. Make a Plan: Develop an emergency plan for your family.
  3. Get an Emergency Kit: Assemble a kit with essential supplies that can sustain you and your family for at least 72 hours.

Emergency Preparedness Week 2024 was May 5 to 11. Even though Emergency Preparedness Week has passed, it’s never too late to make sure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. iCON recently held a webinar about Chronic Disease Management during Extreme Environmental Conditions and Wildfires in Cantonese.

 

In this webinar, you will learn about:

  • The health risks associated with exposure to wildfire smoke and the resulting impact on chronic diseases. (revised based on MoH’s comment)
  • The strategies for protecting respiratory health.
  • The medication management and lifestyle modifications for coping with extreme environmental conditions.
  • The importance of staying informed and seeking support.

Feel free to view event page here to learn more about the event. You can also check out the resources below for more

information.

Resources

Emergency Preparedness Week Toolkit 

Build an Emergency Kit

Make an Emergency Plan

Emergency Preparedness Guide

Emergencies can happen anytime anywhere

Community resources

2024 Celina Radio Show Interview with Dr. Kendall Ho

January 2024: Pharmacy Nowadays

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics, this month’s topic is Pharmacy Nowadays.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • New services provided by pharmacies

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

 

February 2024: High Blood Pressure

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics, this month’s topic is High Blood Pressure.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • Commonness of high blood pressure
  • Cause of high blood pressure
  • How to control blood pressure

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

 

 

Updated Public Health Measures – Medical Masks Wearing Requirement Effective Oct 3, 2023

On Thursday, September 28, the Government of B.C. announced updated public health measures in health-care facilities to protect patients, residents in long-term care facilities, health-care workers and people during respiratory illness season.

To increase protections in health-care facilities in B.C., medical mask wearing will be required by all health-care workers, volunteers, contractors and visitors in patient care areas (including UBC faculty, staff and learners who operate in the mentioned areas) starting October 3.

Click here to learn more

2023 Celina Radio Show Interview with Dr. Kendall Ho

January 2023: Blurry Vision

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics, this month’s topic is Blurry Vision.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • Common vision problem
  • Possible reasons for blurry vision

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

 

February 2023: Muscle Pain

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics, this month’s topic is Muscle Pain.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • Causes of muscle pain
  • Symptoms that require extra attention

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

 

March 2023: Numbness

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics, this month’s topic is Numbness.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • Causes of numbness
  • How doctors treat numbness

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

 

April 2023: Joint Pain

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics, this month’s topic is Joint Pain.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • Types of joint pain
  • Causes of joint pain

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

 

May 2023: Medicine for Traveling

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics,this month’s topic is Medicine for Traveling.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • What types of medicine to be brought
  • How to travel with medicine
  • Medical information to be jotted

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

June 2023: Stay Healthy While Flying

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics,this month’s topic is Stay Healthy While Flying.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • How to stay healthy during long-haul flight
  • Ways to prevent blood clot
  • Ways to prevent bloating and insomnia

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

July 2023: Debydration

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics,this month’s topic is Dehydration.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • How much water should we drink a day
  • Ways to identify dehydration
  • Symptoms of dehydration

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

August 2023: Insect Bites

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics,this month’s topic is Insect Bites

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • What to do after bitten by bugs
  • Ways to prevent bugs bites
  • Symptoms of Lyme Disease and Allergy

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

September 2023: Kidney Stones

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics,this month’s topic is Kidney Stones

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • How to prevent kidney stones
  • Why kidney stones hurt
  • Treatment for kidney stones 

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

October 2023: Gallstones

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics,this month’s topic is Gallstones

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • What is gallstones
  • Symptoms of gallstones
  • Ways to prevent gallstones

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

November 2023: Gout

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics,this month’s topic is Gout

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • Cause and location of gout
  • Difference between gout and pseudogout
  • Prevention and treatment for gout

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!

December 2023: Seeking Treatment During Holiday

Listen to Dr. Kendall Ho talk at Celina radio show to discuss various health-related topics,this month’s topic is Seeking Treatment During Holiday.

In this episode, Dr. Ho guided the discussion on:

  • What to do when you are unsure whether your condition requires doctor’s visit 
  • Service provided by 8-1-1
  • Service provided by Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) and related information

This radio show is delivered in Cantonese, to listen to the full interview click the link below!