InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care

07/25/2025

🌞 August classes are open for registration 🌞

View our full class calendar and register to secure your spot:
https://inspirehealth.ca/programs-services/book/

Led by our expert clinicians, these sessions foster connection, learning, and care for your whole self. Most classes are offered virtually, unless otherwise noted.

👉This month’s class highlights include:

August 6: Inspired Conversations: Resilience
August 12: Luk Tung Kuen (Victoria)
August 13: Creative Arts Workshop (Vancouver)
August 14: Exercise Foundations Education Session
August 19: Nutrition Tips to Manage Energy & Appetite Changes
August 21: Exercise & Lymphatics Health
August 28: Homemade Sushi Cooking Demo

07/22/2025

Last week, we hosted a Cooking Demo featuring a 3-course vegetarian summer meal including an easy gazpacho and blueberry crumble. View the recipes below!

Join us for an upcoming Cooking Demo:
📅 July 31 – Picnic Foods (Vancouver & Virtual)
📅 August 12 – Quick & Nutritious Meals (Virtual)
📅 August 28 – Homemade Sushi (Vancouver & Virtual)

Register today! https://inspirehealth.ca/events/category/nutrition/list/

Gazpacho Recipe
https://inspirehealth.ca/recipes/gazpacho/

Blueberry Crumble Recipe
https://inspirehealth.ca/recipes/blueberry-crumble/

07/17/2025

More and more young adults are facing cancer diagnoses, and the need for meaningful, supportive care is growing.

CFJC Today Kamloops spoke with Isha McCarthy, diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36, and Ann McCarthy from the Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society, about how cancer is becoming more prevalent in young people, and the role InspireHealth plays in providing nutrition, exercise and emotional support services.

Watch the full segment here:
https://inspirehealth.ca/2025/07/real-stories-of-support-inspirehealth-on-cfjc-midday/

07/08/2025

⭐️Secure Your Spot Now for this Foundational Program!⭐️

Led by our dedicated team of supportive care clinicians, InspireHealth’s signature two-day LIFE Program provides essential tools and knowledge to support the health and well-being of individuals facing cancer, along with their loved ones.

Topics covered include stress reduction and self-care, sleep management, nutrition, exercise and movement, and cancer education.

Upcoming Dates:
🗓 Vancouver: July 14-15
🗓 Kelowna: July 29-30
🗓 Victoria: August 19-20

Space is limited! Register now: https://inspirehealth.ca/programs-services/classes-programs/life-2025/

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day! Our centres will be closed today, July 1st, but we’ll be back open on July 2nd. Wishing you a beautiful day of connection, sunshine, and moments that bring you joy.

06/30/2025

🌟 July classes are open for registration 🌟

View our full class calendar and register to secure your spot:
https://inspirehealth.ca/programs-services/book/

Led by our expert clinicians, these sessions foster connection, learning, and care for your whole self. Most classes are offered virtually, unless otherwise noted.

👉This month’s class highlights include:

July 10: Sexual Well-being & Cancer
July 15: 3-Course Summer Vegetarian Meal
July 16: Inspired Conversations: Healthy Communication
July 22: Balancing Blood Sugars
July 23: Self-Care for Support People

06/27/2025

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Education Session
Thursday, July 3rd @ 11:00 am

Hosted by Janet Sprague, a physiotherapist and certified lymphedema therapist in Vancouver, this session provides information and techniques for managing common concerns that may occur after treatment for breast cancer including radiation fibrosis, axillary cording, shoulder dysfunction and lymphedema. It will also touch on pacing for pain and fatigue.

👉Register Now: https://inspirehealth.ca/events/breast-cancer-rehabilitation-education-session-9/

06/26/2025

‼️Last chance to DOUBLE your impact - matching campaign ends this week‼️

InspireHealth relies on donations to keeps our vital programs free and accessible, bringing hope, strength, and healing to thousands affected by cancer.

Right now, every dollar you give will be DOUBLED, up to $10,000, thanks to our generous matching donors.

Your support matters now more than ever!

👉 Donate Now: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=30bfea8b-fac3-4cf8-9f86-51a3652e21bd&envid=p-4fXbAyjOJkinUOUGnJz4OA&zone=can&fbclid=IwY2xjawLKPNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjcURnY0pleE44VGdweURBAR7K5AeruCpGTGRhDzRJultA9rNVOawpBxOzTQBfBDTAq_I8wkgOaumdvrRXLw_aem_I52ccWpOnbVUmTSpql_7Yg

06/24/2025

✨ Easy, bold, and bursting with flavor — meet Muhammara! 🔥

This vibrant Middle Eastern dip from Aleppo is made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, chili flakes, and pomegranate molasses. Just 10 ingredients and seriously delicious. Perfect for dipping, spreading, or spooning straight from the bowl.

Recipe: https://inspirehealth.ca/recipes/easy-muhammara-dip/

06/17/2025

We were proud to be part of the Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada this past weekend! It was a meaningful day connecting with the community, sharing what we do, and standing alongside others committed to supporting those affected by cancer.

Thank you to the organizers and everyone who stopped by our booth. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of this inspiring event. 💙

06/07/2025

🚶‍♀️Today is National Health & Fitness Day 🧘‍♂️

Physical activity has been shown to enhance physical function, mental well-being, and overall quality of life during cancer while reducing side effects associated with cancer treatment such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, deconditioning, loss of bone mineral density, and changes in body composition.

Our team of Exercise Therapists and Clinical Exercise Physiologists, offer practical, evidence-based support through one-on-one consultations and tailored virtual and in-person group classes.

From Strength & Stretch to Qigong, yoga, and walking groups, our programs are designed to support your strength and mobility during and after treatment.

👉 Register now for one of our free classes: https://inspirehealth.ca/programs-services/classes-programs/exercise-movement/

06/05/2025

✨Your Support Changes Lives ✨

A cancer diagnosis affects every part of a person’s life, not just their body, but their mind, energy, relationships, and sense of self.

At InspireHealth, we provide FREE supportive cancer care that supports every step of the journey, from diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond. Our dedicated team of supportive care clinicians provide support for:

- Stress and mental health counselling
- Managing treatment side effects
- Nutrition support
- Exercise therapy for better recovery
- Improving sleep and energy
- Support with work, life, and relationships

This care is only possible because of people like you! InspireHealth relies on donations to keep these vital programs free and accessible.

🧡 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! 🧡
Right now, all donations will be doubled, up to $10,000, thanks to our matching donors. Give generously today:

https://inspirehealth.ca/give/

InspireHealth provides free, life-changing services to support the physical and mental health of cancer patients and their loved ones.