John Rudy Health Resource Centre

05/28/2026

Today is a day to raise awareness for the youth who are supporting and caring for family or friends. It is Young Caregivers Day in Canada! Do you know a young caregiver? Let them know that they are seen and that they matter.

05/25/2026

Do you have high blood pressure? Or do you want to learn ways to lower your risk of developing high blood pressure?

Drop in on Thursday June 4 between 10am and noon to hear from UBC medical students and learn ways improve your health.

Come to the People Place Building at 3402 27 Avenue Vernon, BC

All are welcome, no registration and the event is free!!!!

05/24/2026

Do you or someone you know struggle with chronic health conditions and want to hear from professionals on how they can help us...then this might be the meeting for you to attend

Our next meeting will be Wednesday May 27th from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Vernon Public Library

We will be having Brittni from Southward Medical Speaking to us about who Southward is and what they do in our community
Southward Medical Supplies was started by my father Phil Southward in 2009, he has since retired, and now I am running it.

We strive to provide the best customer service in our field, our goal is to make life easier for clients, especially since we're the last place people want to have to shop at.

We try to carry as many products as we can to be a one-stop shop.

We have bracing, first aid supplies, rehab equipment, daily living aids, home and bathroom safety equipment, and manual and electric mobility devices.

We've also hired a new technician and are installing stairlifts and custom ramp systems to help people stay at home longer. We also offer free home assessments.

We truly love what we do, and helping people with mobility issues find solutions, is what drives us to be the best.

This meeting will be available by zoom...if you are interested in getting the link please contact Chantelle from John Rudy Health Resource Center at [email protected]

We hope to see you there

05/09/2026

Free event! Great health Info by UBC
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05/08/2026

Get your shredding done and support hospice, great event

We are hosting a charity shredding event! All the proceeds from this event will go to NOHS - North Okanagan Hospice Society . Please join us on June 6th for by donation confidential document shredding.

Reach out to us for any questions at 250-542-4333

05/04/2026

ISO backpacks. We are helping some seniors with disabilities be prepared for emergency evacuation situations. If you can donate a backpack or a small suitcase on wheels with a handle we would be incredibly grateful. Please reply here and I will contact you.

04/26/2026

Would like to thank Vernon Women in Business and the community of Vernon for the following nomination

Introducing our Community Impact Award Nominee, Chantelle Fairbrother! 🏆💛

She identified a gap in the system and built something that has changed the health journey for countless people in this community. This is what community impact looks like in the North Okanagan.

Chantelle is the Executive Director of John Rudy Health Resource Centre, and she is on a mission to make sure no one has to navigate the health system alone.

A visionary founder and nonprofit leader who has built accessible health navigation and literacy services that empower individuals to better understand and manage their own well-being. Through tireless advocacy, collaboration, and hands-on support, Chantelle addresses critical gaps in the system and creates lasting, community-wide impact every single day. 💜

That is the Community Impact Award. Celebrating a woman whose work reaches beyond her walls and into the lives of the people who need it most. Chantelle is not just running an organization, she is changing how this community experiences health care and making sure everyone has a seat at the table. 🌟

Chantelle, your vision, your tenacity, and your heart for this community are truly something special. We are so proud to celebrate you this year. 🙌🎉

Go show Chantelle some love!

🎟 Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Link in bio. Grab yours and come celebrate these incredible women on June 4 at Coldstream Community Hall! 🎉

🎙 Media Sponsor: Vernon's 107.5 Beach Radio

04/16/2026

Our next Living Despite meeting will be Wednesday, April 22nd from 1:00 - 2:30 PM at the Vernon Public Library

We will be having Terrylynn Bailleul from Lighthouse Support Services . She is trained as a personal care assistant (nurses aid, care aid) with several years experience in this field as well as being her husbands care support for the past 10 years.

She will be talking to us about her story as being a Caregiver for her husband Jeremy (who is also her business partner) and how this inspired them to start a Caregiving Support Business helping others.

She will also be talking how we can have capacity for those with chronic health conditions and caregivers, the physical and emotional effects these have on us and habits that both help and hinder in the process

We hope that you can join us for this unique lived experience with the bird's eye view from a caregiver also

For more information about Lighthouse Support Services and what they have to offer, check out their website at https://www.mylighthousesupport.ca/

This will be available by zoom if you are unable to attend, we ask that you contact Chantelle at [email protected] before April 21st to get the link

Hope to see you there