The Community First Health Co-op (CFHC) operates the Nelson and Area Wellness Centre at 518 Lake Street in Nelson and is working to impact on the housing situation and on services to support seniors.  The Co-op is a volunteer organization with the goal to support the community in the area of health and wellness.  The Wellness Centre provides acupuncture and natural health, massage, children’s resources, community services, educational and nursing programs, and pharmaceutical, chiropractic, traditional and Chinese medicine.  These services provide well-rounded care for the residents of our community and surrounding areas.

Community First Health Co-op is in urgent need of volunteers to fill board positions to carry on the business of the Co-op.  Also, CFHC is seeking two other volunteers – one for a recording secretary for board meeting minutes and another to oversee the accounting of the Wellness Centre.   If you have time and talent to contribute, please call Sharon Browning at (250)825-4283.

Also, you are able to join the Co-op with a minimum of $10 a share, or more shares if you wish.  With a larger membership, the Health Co-op will be able to garner more support for community goals from various agencies.

Their website is www.healthco-op.ca for additional information and membership forms.  Also, the Community First Pharmacy in the Wellness Centre at 518 Lake offers membership forms and will accept share payments for your convenience.

Come and share the vision and together we can support communities through health and wellness.  Your membership and/or volunteer services will help provide healthy solutions for healthy communities with a co-operative approach.