Community resilience during COVID-19
Small, remote communities across British Columbia and Canada are coming up with innovative, community-based solutions to respond to the challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. These initiative...
Health awareness
April is Dental Health Month
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...
Should I get tested for COVID-19?
Not everyone will require testing. If you have no symptoms, mild symptoms, or are a returning traveller and isolating at home, you do not require a test. To help determine whether you require ...
Importance of hand washing
It's more important than ever to wash your hands regularly and properly, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds - and if possible avoid touching your face at all times. Disinfect all commonly use...
Work-life balance and flu prevention during winter
Winter brings shorter days, weather-related hazards, and… cold and flu season! Influenza prevention is not all about getting immunized – it starts with you. Take care of yourself so you can tak...
Vaping: The dangers of youth's new nicotine addiction
Vaping among youth is a real health concern. There's been an increase in young people experimenting with vaping and becoming addicted. Youth may want to try vaping to fit in with their peers, to try o...
Weedless Wednesday: Will you butt or doob out for 24 hours?
Today is Weedless Wednesday, a day where the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control encourages smokers (tobacco and cannabis) to butt or doob out for 24 hours. Weedless Wednesday is part of National ...
