BC’s newest breast milk collection depot opens on Vancouver Island
Donations are sent to the provincial milk bank for distribution.
Canadian Paediatric Society wants free birth control for youth under 25
Roughly 50,000 unplanned pregnancies occur among people under 25-years-old
BC “catch-up” immunization program administers over 3,800 measles-containing vaccines in one month
A 106% increase since the same time frame last year
Health Canada lowers ban on blood donations by gay men
Three reductions have been made since Canada’s 1977 lifetime ban.
New measles case on southern Vancouver Island prompts immunization reminder
There is very low risk of transmission of the infection from this case
$1 million expansion coming to Sooke’s primary care health clinic
Upgrades include the hiring of 2 new doctors and 3 nurses.
GPM brand pea shoots recalled across Canada due to Listeria contamination
Symptoms include vomiting, nausea, severe headache, and more.
BC barely passed its review of policies to reduce alcohol-related trauma (REPORT)
We received a D- grade overall 😬
Province expands mental healthcare support for nurses, healthcare assistants, and 911 operators
Workers in these fields regularly encounter traumatic situations.
UVic researcher awarded $1 million grant to fund his cancer research
He’s designing a diet-based immunotherapy.
Island Health warning of possible measles exposure at several locations in Victoria (UPDATED)
Authorities have also asked unvaccinated students of Selkirk Montessori to stay home until May 3rd.
Island Health confirms sixth case of measles in Victoria within two weeks
People who were at the Royal Oak shopping complex at the given dates and times may have been exposed to the infection
These two Victoria hospitals are among the top 15 in Canada (REPORT)
Based on a survey of medical professionals, patients, and key performance indicators for each hospital
Two Victoria hostels alerted after Island Health confirms case of tuberculosis
The visitor stayed in both hostels.
Third case of measles confirmed in Greater Victoria
People may have been exposed to the disease at two locations in Brentwood Bay
36,000 patients are currently in search of family doctor in Esquimalt (REPORT)
The municipality currently has just one walk-in clinic
GoFundMe launched for Langford family after infant suffers head injury from fall at daycare
“Now I never want to leave my daughter…”
10-year-old West Shore patient Hannah Day diagnosed with cancer for the third time
Tests have revealed several tumours in her brain and spine
Island Health confirms two cases of measles at Royal Jubilee Hospital
Individuals may have been exposed to the disease at the given dates and times
Provincial legislation moves to eliminate MSP premiums by 2020
The model shifted to the Employer Health Tax this year.
Case of whooping cough makes its way to Sidney Elementary School
Families are being reminded to check immunization records.
Island Health employee fired following Nanaimo hospital privacy breach
102 individuals had their records illicitly accessed.
BC is being hit with a second wave of Influenza A
There are 6 outbreaks on the island right now. 😷
Island Health confirms second case of whooping cough in Greater Victoria
This time at a community centre in Sidney
Province doubling funding into low-cost dental care in BC this year
It’ll help nearly 54,000 people living in poverty.
Province announces measles immunization catch-up program in BC schools
The program will run from April through June of this year.
Island Health will take over all home-care services on Vancouver Island
Beacon Community Services has provided the service for the past 15 years
Facebook launches measures to combat the spread of vaccine misinformation
The platform will no longer cater to anti-vaxxers
Most involuntarily admitted mental health patients in BC have not been informed of their...
“Involuntary detention and treatment is the most intrusive form of mental health care available.”
Whooping cough case confirmed at Mount Doug Secondary School
Island Health informed parents of the situation in a letter on Thursday
Anti-vaxxers are officially one of the world’s biggest health threats (REPORT)
After a 30% increase in measles cases worldwide
70% of Canadians want mandatory vaccinations for children entering school (REPORT)
24% say it should be the parent’s choice.
10 tips from Island Health to help you navigate the snow
Use a “penguin-walk style” 🐧
There were nearly 1,500 drug overdose deaths in BC in 2018
Almost half the people who died of drug overdose suffered from pain-related issues.
CRD issues update on toxic blue-green algae warning for Elk Lake
Beaver Lake is unaffected.
Victoria-made mental health app officially launches on Bell’s Let’s Talk Day
The app is designed to help manage panic attacks and anxiety!
Provincial report gives the average BC resident an A+ for health (REPORT)
But they do say we drink too much 😬
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Volunteer group working to end paid parking at BC hospitals
Do you think they should be free?
Photo Renderings of BC’s first publicly funded Dementia Village on Vancouver Island
Inspired by a Dutch dementia village located in De Hogeweyk, Netherlands
9 interactive workshops to check out at the Victoria Health Show this weekend
DIY remedies you can make at home!
Get your health questions answered at the Victoria Health Show next weekend
Instead of Googling all your symptoms, talk to health professionals in person!
New long-term care facility for seniors coming to Comox Valley
There will be over 150 permanent beds available.
Lower income families in BC will pay less for prescription drugs this year
“No one should have to make the difficult decision between their family’s health and putting food on the table.”
Durex issues Canada-wide recall on one of their lines of condoms
Apparently they don’t pass the company's “burst pressure specification.”
Dental coverage could soon be added to healthcare in BC
When's the last time you went to the dentist?
5 more BC residents have contracted Salmonella due to cucumbers
Earlier in November, 42 British Colombians had been infected
BC children with special needs to benefit from new devices made in Victoria
They were made by the CanAssist team at UVic
BC will publicly fund gender-affirming surgery for trans people starting 2019
In the past, trans people had to travel to Montreal or the U.S. to have lower body surgery.
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Sidney RCMP concerned for missing 71-year-old man last seen yesterday
Police said they are concerned for his wellbeing.
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