John Rudy Health Resource Centre

10/31/2025

Do you struggle with communicating with your loved ones or those you care for, do you want help in figuring out how to communicate better with family members...then this workshop is for you

We are honored to present Marc Fisher from Let's Talk Communication who will help us learn to communicate better as a Caregiver

Saturday, November 15th at 10:00AM join us at the Pup-n-Cup Cafe 2101 - 43rd Street

Please register at 250-938-8092 or at info@johnrudyhealth.ca

Admission by Donation

10/30/2025

Today is BC Non Profit Day...we couldn't do this without the support of you.

Our Non Profit is going into our 10th year and we are growing, changing and yet still focused on bringing health literacy to our community

Thank you BC for honoring Non Profits on this day

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10/29/2025

We would like to invite you to our Nutrition Workshop for Caregivers

These workshops will run weekly for 4 weeks from November 12th - December 3rd

They will be at 1:30 PM in Person at Pup-n-Cup Cafe which is located at 2101 43rd Street in Vernon (these meetings will also have a zoom invite if you are unable to attend in person)

These workshops will have Mikkie Nettles-Pollen from DEEM Health talking to us about how important nutrition is and how we can easily adapt our menus to bring quick easy meals to our loved ones

Please register at info@johnrudyhealth.ca or call 250-938-8092

10/29/2025

Do you struggle with Chronic Health Conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and so much more...then these meeting might be for you or your loved one

Our Next Living Despite Meeting will be Wednesday November 26th from 1:00 - 2:30 PM at the Vernon Public Library

Join Amy Hamilton, experienced Canadian Certified Counsellor and fellow spoonie, for a talk about her experience living with ME/CFS and the counselling-based tools that have helped her and her clients navigate their ways towards recovery.

In this intimate, interactive chat, Amy will share evidence-informed tools that have proven effective for herself and others.

Amy, who 8 years ago was diagnosed with ME/CFS and was once bed bound and housebound, now enjoys a robust, fulfilling life, often symptom free, with her 2-year-old son and husband in Vernon, BC. With a Master of Counselling degree and over a decade of clinical counselling practice, she blends her formal training and her personal lived experience to support others in the transformational journey of healing so that they can live their best lives possible.

Amy has helped clients recover from Long-COVID, Fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Many of her clients have secondary symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. She is formally trained in Somatic Experiencing (a trauma-informed, body-based approach) and integrates aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Research, and Internal Family Systems (IFS/parts work), into her work regularly.

We hope to see you there

10/24/2025

A big thank you to all of the businesses and volunteers who made it possible for us to offer a powerful day learning and talking about end of life planning. It was a wonderful event that offered a wide selection of wrap-around services for the community to connect with when they are doing their own end of life planning. Photos by Celena S Photography

10/22/2025

It is with deep sadness we are canceling this event. Due to a few of the key organizers and facilitators dealing with family emergencies we have made the difficult decision to cancel. We always want to give you the community the best possible events and when that is not possible we would rather not host a sub-par event. Thank you for your continued support. If you donated prizes be assured they will be used at an event in December.

10/21/2025

Reminder to some of my friends and family who have asked about this group, it's tomorrow!!!

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

We will be having Heather Soloway speak who will be sharing her lived experience with MS
Here is a brief overview of what she will be talking about "You gotta be kidding me.”

That’s the phrase that seems to fall out of my mouth no matter what’s happening—something good, something terrible, or something so shocking it makes me stop in my tracks. Lately, I’ve said it a lot: first with my MS diagnosis, then with a rare, life-threatening reaction to one of my medications, and now with migraines, seizures, and trouble finding words.

In this talk, I want to share the ways I’ve learned to push back against those “you gotta be kidding me” moments—and give you some ideas on how you can handle yours too.

We look forward to seeing you there

10/21/2025

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

We will be having Heather Soloway speak who will be sharing her lived experience with MS
Here is a brief overview of what she will be talking about "You gotta be kidding me.”

That’s the phrase that seems to fall out of my mouth no matter what’s happening—something good, something terrible, or something so shocking it makes me stop in my tracks. Lately, I’ve said it a lot: first with my MS diagnosis, then with a rare, life-threatening reaction to one of my medications, and now with migraines, seizures, and trouble finding words.

In this talk, I want to share the ways I’ve learned to push back against those “you gotta be kidding me” moments—and give you some ideas on how you can handle yours too.

We look forward to seeing you there

10/21/2025

This a fun Halloween activity that is perfect for all ages! There will be $100's in prizes and all participants will receive a goodie bag and a glass of witch's brew after the class.
You can even work out to the Halloween tunes with a pumpkin, bring your own or use one of ours. Let's get pumpin' those pumpkins!!!
Will happen rain or shine as we have tents. Email questions to info@johnrudyhealth.ca

10/20/2025

If you feel that John Rudy Health Resource Centre has helped you...has value...has community service and is an important part of our community...we ask that you nominate us for the BOB awards through Vernon Matters ... Follow the link and nominate under Local Goodness

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10/18/2025

Come join us TODAY at the Prestige Inn - Vernon 4411 - 32nd Street from 9-00 - 3:00 for our End of Life Planning Symposium

We have 30 exhibitors and 7 speakers who will help you plan your desires and wishes for your end of life the way you want it to be (did you know there is 87 decisions that need to be made)

This is a FREE event although entry is by donation to the John Rudy Health Resource Centre

Hope to see you today

10/16/2025

Thank you Castanet for this article about our End of Life Planning Symposium coming up on Saturday October 18th from 9:00-3:00 at the Prestige Inn - Vernon (across from London Drugs)

Can't wait to see you at this most important event to hear 7 speakers and 30 exhibitors talking about how they can help you make all the decision you need to make when someone you love passes (do you know that it is 87 decisions within the first days)

Hope to see you there

Vernon