John Pantherbone, Author at First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

News

Medical transportation benefit updates: Extension to the temporary mileage rate

Health benefits

Sep 10, 2026 — First Nations Health Benefits (FNHB) continues to monitor fuel prices… [read more] Read more

News

Changing the narrative on suicide: World Suicide Prevention Day

Health and wellness

Sep 10, 2026 — A message from Dr. Nolan Hop Wo, Medical Officer, Mental… [read more] Read more

News

Walking together: My family’s FASD story

Uncategorized

Sep 3, 2026 — At FNHA, we recognize Sept. 9 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum… [read more] Read more

News

International Overdose Awareness Day: Creating pathways to healing through culture

Health and wellness

Aug 31, 2026 — A message from Dr. Nel Wieman, FNHA Chief Medical Officer;… [read more] Read more

News releases

Statement on the Province’s decision to cancel 900 Helmcken Street overdose prevention site

Health and wellness

Aug 28, 2026 — Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ… [read more] Read more

News

A shared vision for First Nations health and wellness on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island

Aug 27, 2026 — After 18 months of engagement, review and collaboration, FNHA’s Vancouver… [read more] Read more

News

Healthy communities start at home

Health and wellness

Aug 18, 2026 — From food security to cultural connection, Social Determinants of Health… [read more] Read more

Advisories and alerts

Wildfire smoke: Protecting your health during smoke season

Aug 13, 2026 — As wildfire season continues across B.C, First Nations communities may… [read more] Read more

News

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week celebrates Indigenous Life-Givers, breastfeeders and chestfeeders

Health and wellness

Aug 13, 2026 — Every year from August 8 to 14, FNHA marks Indigenous… [read more] Read more

News

Stay safe in the water this summer with simple safety steps

Health and wellness

Aug 12, 2026 — A message from Dr. Evan Adams, FNHA Deputy Chief Medical… [read more] Read more

News

Extension to the temporary Medical Transportation mileage rate

Health benefits

Aug 4, 2026 — First Nations Health Benefits (FNHB) continues to monitor fuel prices… [read more] Read more

Advisories and alerts

FNHA health benefits support for clients and providers during wildfire evacuations

Health benefits

Jul 30, 2026 — FNHA Health Benefits (FNHB) is here to support clients who… [read more] Read more

News

Supporting Health Care Providers in Rural and Remote Communities

Jul 16, 2026 — Real-Time Virtual Support connects rural and remote providers to expert… [read more] Read more

News releases

International Drug Users’ Remembrance Day: Honouring lives lost and supporting healing

Jul 16, 2026 — A message from Dr. Evan Adams, FNHA Deputy Chief Medical… [read more] Read more

News releases

Bringing services closer to home: Introducing the New FNHA.ca

Jul 15, 2026 — New website offers improved navigation and connection to FNHA regional… [read more] Read more

News releases

Strengthening cultural safety in BC health care

Jul 9, 2026 — Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ… [read more] Read more

News releases

Preventing injuries saves lives across BC

Jun 30, 2026 — Canadian Injury Prevention Day highlights simple steps to keep First… [read more] Read more

News releases

It’s a wrap on FNHA’s annual 30×30 physical activity challenge!

FNHA

Jun 30, 2026 — Congratulations to everyone who took part and got moving A… [read more] Read more

News releases

A diabetes strategy grounded in respect: a journey across Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island

Jun 26, 2026 — Community engagement sessions brought together participants from Uchucklesaht, Snuneymuxw, Wei… [read more] Read more

News releases

Communicable Disease Response Toolkit supports First Nations community health planning

Health and wellness

Jun 25, 2026 — A guide to help First Nations health teams prepare for… [read more] Read more

News releases

Alhgoh learning pathway launched to advance Indigenous cultural safety

Jun 25, 2026 — New accredited online course supports health care providers to deliver… [read more] Read more

News

Sharing teachings on Indigenizing Harm Reduction

Health and wellness

Jun 18, 2026 — FNHA has developed a visual media bundle to support partners… [read more] Read more

News

National Indigenous History Month: A shared commitment to wellness

Northern

Jun 18, 2026 — A joint statement from FNHA and Northern Health about the… [read more] Read more

Contests

Father’s Day contest winners

Jun 18, 2026 — The FNHA's Office of the Chief Medical Officer received almost… [read more] Read more