Next week, kids in B.C. are headed back to school. Leaving the car at home and choosing active ways to get to school is not only good for kids’…
When a natural disaster such as a wildfire or flood strikes, people are often forced to stay in their homes or evacuate immediately. “Everyone…
Spring is here and the warmer weather means more people will be out hiking in tall grass or wooded areas. This can also mean an increased chance…
With the holiday season here, many of us will be gathering to celebrate with family and friends. Celebrations often include food and sometimes…
The festive season is kicking into high gear. You may already be pulling out the ugly Christmas sweaters and are preparing for holiday parties, or…
Food security is top of mind for many people and communities right now. Over the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic, heat domes, wildfires,…
You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but radon gas is found everywhere in Canada. Caused by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks…
People living with chronic kidney disease now have a new, easy-to-use online resource that teaches how to use your kitchen to manage and slow the…
Take a Breath: Teen Voices on Tobacco, Cannabis & Vaping contest is back for a second year. Interior Health is asking young artists to…
When you hear the word ‘psychosis,’ what words and images come to mind? Have you ever heard someone call something or someone else ‘psychotic?’…
For as long as she can remember, Kimberly Whidden has been cycling on urban and city roads. “When my sister and I were growing up in Victoria in…
When it comes to stroke, minutes can save lives and loved ones. “Our goal in working together to prevent and treat stroke is really to give…
David Mackie has suffered two major concussions in his football career. He says he’s lucky they haven’t ended his career in the Canadian Football…
Guest post by Alexis Blueschke, RD, a public health dietitian for Interior Health. Have you ever planted a seed and watched it grow? Last year, I…
Guest post by Lisa Pritchard, a UBC Dietetics student. With the cost of food still rising, throwing out uneaten food and unused ingredients is…
Guest post by Zoe Maika, a UBC Dietetics student As dietitians, we encourage everyone to eat vegetables and fruit year-round. Fresh fruit and…
Submitted by the Canadian Mental Health Association You might have a thousand Facebook friends or followers on Instagram. Or maybe you have…
During the colder months it’s important to stay active and get fresh air. It’s also important to use caution in snowy or icy conditions to prevent…
As we get older, we’re more likely to have problems with our mouth and teeth, which may result in problems with chewing, pain, tooth loss, and…
Immunization and vaccines are important throughout your life. Vaccines are products that produce immunity to a specific disease. Immunization (or…
There’s little I love more than cruising down a sweet single track on my mountain bike. Add my dog and some pals into the mix and you have a…
Fighting stigma is easier than you think. Learn how you can make a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia.
Summer is in full swing and many people in B.C. are enjoying lakes, rivers and swimming pools. Water sports are a great way to stay active and…
Did you know that the main cause of death for people under 45 in Canada is traumatic injury, and of the 750,000 injuries in British Columbia each…
One never expects to have heart issues at the age of 27 – but for Samantha O’Callaghan, it’s a reality. Samantha was diagnosed with third-degree…
Medications are prescribed to treat symptoms and to manage medical conditions or mitigate the risk of future events. It’s important to take the…
Housing is both a basic need and a human right. And yet, many people in the Interior Health region are without homes. The reasons behind why…
When we think of heart attack symptoms it's easy to remember the “Hollywood heart attack,” where a person stops in their tracks and suddenly…
