This year, it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot to protect against the spread of influenza (the flu), especially for those who have a higher risk of getting sick. There’s no COVID-19 va...
Facemasks can be worn to help protect those around you and should be worn by people who are sick. How can wearing a mask help? Masks play a role in preventing the spread of COVID-19, especially ...
A cup of hot tea. A tasty meal. A much-needed foot rub. In my early postpartum days, these supportive gestures from my husband helped while I was learning how to breastfeed our daughter, Jovie. ...
Happy National Breastfeeding Week, Canada! October 1-7 has been a time for families, health care providers, and advocates to come together to celebrate the importance of breastfeeding*. As a nurse ...
You probably know that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused BC to declare a public health emergency. But, did you know there’s another provincial public health emergency taking place right now? That eme...
Worldwide, about 290 million people are living with viral hepatitis but don’t know it. Viral hepatitis kills more people each year than any other infectious disease, including HIV, malaria, and tube...
April is Dental Health month and this year the Canadian Dental Association selected the theme: “Reduce consumption of sugary drinks and make water your drink of choice”. This is also one of the ma...
