Online Resources
This section provides information on a variety of online resources relating to the British Columbia Home Enteral Nutrition (BC HEN) Program. Please click on a link below for more information.
BC HEN Program Supplier
Product Distribution Centre
Product Distribution Centre is the supplier for enteral nutrition formulas and supplies for the BC HEN Program. Please contact them if you have questions with regards to your order or supplies.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm (closed weekends & holidays)
Tel: 604-927-2910
Toll free: 1-877-927-2234
Email: PDC.Callcentre@gov.bc.ca
HEN Consumer Resources
Oley Foundation
www.oley.org
The Oley Foundation provides free information and support for patients on home tube feeding and IV feeding. The Oley Foundation produces a bi-monthly newsletter called Lifeline Letter that supports HEN consumers.
There are two local chapters of the Oley Foundation, one in Metro Vancouver and one in Victoria. For information about how to reach a chapter regional coordinator or to find out how to start a chapter in your community, please click here.
Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation
The Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation is dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with the information needed for day-to-day life with a child who is tube-fed. Click here to connect to a guide book for parents who are new to tube feeding.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada is a leader in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) funding. They also provide support for people living with IBD.
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction Resources
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition which has symptoms like those caused by a bowel obstruction or blockage.
BadGut.org
This Gatrointestinal Society of Canada website provides information and resources for consumers struggling with gastrointestinal conditions.
ASPEN
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of nutrition support therapy.
