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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

Learn How To Navigate the iCON Website

Exploring iCON Website: A Desktop Version in Cantonese

Embark on a guided journey with us as we delve into the essential features of iCON website. Explore the key features, learn how to register events and where to find health resources across various sections. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned user, this video tour is your gateway to unlocking the rich and dynamic features of iCON website.

 

 

iCON WhatsApp group – South Asian

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new iCON WhatsApp group – a space to share insights, upcoming event announcements, practical tips and resources to manage your health better.
 
1. Click the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JH3sD1b8QhO6c5ldXxbYVK
2. Or scan the QR code on the image
3. Read the group description
4. Welcome to the group

Additional Resources for South Asian Community: Mental Wellness

Additional Resources for South Asian Community: Mental Wellness

Websites:

Support Groups:

Consulting Services:

Self-Management:

Getting to Know Dementia: A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care (2022)

Getting to Know Dementia A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

This booklet is a compilation of best practices put together by content experts and its use is meant for general information purposes. The information presented in this booklet does not replace the advice of a health care provider. Please talk to your health care provider before implementing any changes to your lifestyle or medications.

 

 

Hiring Now: Research Assistants

Job Summary

The Research Assistant will work as part of the Digital Emergency Medicine (DigEM) research team in the Department of Emergency Medicine to support digital health projects focused on three broad areas: technology-enabled innovations in health practice and education contexts, multi-channel community engagement to support health education and patient centered care, and digital health innovation and collaborative partnerships. The incumbent will primarily support DigEM’s interCultural Online Health Network (iCON) project in advancing person- and family-centred care in B.C. through a community-driven approach. The incumbent will work with the iCON implementation team to design, deliver and evaluate key components of the project, including but not limited to, culturally tailored health promotion, outreach and resource development, (forums, workshops and webinars to empower multicultural patients and families with the skills and knowledge to better manage chronic diseases and navigate primary care), building digital health literacy to support patient self-management among multicultural communities,  centring Indigenous and multicultural voices in health system transformation (outreach and resource development to foster provision of culturally safe and culturally tailored care), as well as research and quality improvement evaluation. The incumbent will also be asked to assist in supporting other DigEM research initiatives as needed, as well as in the development of funding proposals for the Office.

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, organizing and documenting meetings, and communicating with diverse project partners.
  • Performs other duties as required.

**Please note: the jobs are posted separately, so please submit a resume and cover letter to BOTH the JR12835 and JR12838 postings.

To apply:

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs/job/UBC-Off-Campus-Hospital-Sites/Research-Assistant_JR12835

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs/job/UBC-Off-Campus-Hospital-Sites/Research-Assistant_JR12838

Get to Know Monkeypox 齊來認識猴痘

The “Get to Know Monkeypox” webinar presented by Dr. Kendall Ho was held on July 25, 2022.
Delivered in Cantonese.

In this session, participants learned:

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

Watch the recording: https://youtu.be/7GtlvMmVvuc

 

免費網上講座 – 齊來認識猴痘(粵語)/ Monkeypox workshop (Cantonese)
日期: 2022年7月25日(星期一)
講者: 何建韜醫生 (急救科醫生和「安康」健康網絡執行董事)
語言: 廣東話

內容:

  • 了解猴痘的最新現況
  • 認識猴痘的病徵、高風險族群及傳染途徑
  • 拆解大眾對猴痘的誤解
  • 預防猴痘的方法及藥物治療

觀看錄影片段: https://youtu.be/7GtlvMmVvuc

 

Recognizing B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship recipient Dr. Kendall Ho

Recognizing B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship recipient Dr. Kendall Ho

British Columbia’s Medal of Good Citizenship recognizes British Columbians who have acted in a particularly generous, kind or selfless manner for the common good without expectation of reward. Dr. Kendall Ho, emergency physician at Vancouver General Hospital, digital emergency medicine researcher and professor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, is one of the 31 people receiving this accolade this year for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Celebrating Dr. Kendall Ho

The Medal of Good Citizenship was presented to Kendall by Honourable George Heyman, B.C. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and MLA for Vancouver-Fairview during a virtual ceremony on March 24.

“I feel very fortunate that, during this challenging time of COVID, I can contribute my medical and language skills, and work with many dedicated people and organizations in B.C. to help provide meaningful support to our community members in their times of need,” said Kendall. “I am deeply humbled by this award, and it should be rightly shared with all the folks with whom I have the pleasure of collaborating.”

Watch the 2021 ceremony: Medal of Good Citizenship – YouTube

About the Medal of Good Citizenship

Launched in 2015, the Medal of Good Citizenship is one way for British Columbians to recognize people for their contributions and dedication to community service. The medal reflects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness and contributions to community life. Nominations for the Medal of Good Citizenship are accepted year round, and British Columbians are encouraged to submit people they know who have been particularly kind, generous or self-sacrificing without expectation of reward.

Learn more: Medal of Good Citizenship recipients – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)