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When a natural disaster such as a wildfire or flood strikes, people are often forced to stay in their homes or evacuate immediately. “Everyone…
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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…
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With the holiday season here, many of us will be gathering to celebrate with family and friends. Celebrations often include food and sometimes…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Take a Breath: Teen Voices on Tobacco, Cannabis & Vaping contest is back for a second year. Interior Health is asking young artists to…
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When you hear the word ‘psychosis,’ what words and images come to mind? Have you ever heard someone call something or someone else ‘psychotic?’…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Guest post by Lisa Pritchard, a UBC Dietetics student. With the cost of food still rising, throwing out uneaten food and unused ingredients is…
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Guest post by Zoe Maika, a UBC Dietetics student As dietitians, we encourage everyone to eat vegetables and fruit year-round. Fresh fruit and…
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Submitted by the Canadian Mental Health Association You might have a thousand Facebook friends or followers on Instagram. Or maybe you have…
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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…
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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…
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Immunization and vaccines are important throughout your life. Vaccines are products that produce immunity to a specific disease. Immunization (or…
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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…
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This week, kids in B.C. are headed back to school. There will be many more people on the roads commuting to both school and work. While the…
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Fighting stigma is easier than you think. Learn how you can make a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Medications are prescribed to treat symptoms and to manage medical conditions or mitigate the risk of future events. It’s important to take the…
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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…
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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…