Together for Health

Wearing a mask on public transit

Coping with anxiety as we return to a more normal life

October 7, 2021

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant percentage of the population has experienced feelings of anxiety and depression. One poll by Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) showed that two-in-ten Canadians have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or depression and overall, anxiety...
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mental health, COVID-19
Pregnant woman receiving COVID vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy: What you should know

September 24, 2021

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a simple step you can take to protect yourself and others around you from the virus, and help BC return to a more normal way of life. While British Columbians are continuing to sign up for their first and second doses, to protect themselves and their...
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COVID-19
A safe return to school

A safe return to school

September 2, 2021

With September upon us, BC students will be returning to school and returning to full-time, in-person learning after temporarily spending part of last year learning remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many teachers, parents, and students welcome the return to the classroom and to...
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back to school, Mask Policy, COVID-19 vaccination, child and youth mental health
Prescription drugs

National Drug Drop Off Month – Keep your kids safe from prescription medications

August 16, 2021

While medications play an important role in treating various illnesses and diseases, it’s important that expired or unneeded medications are safely disposed of to ensure they aren’t accidentally used or intentionally misused.  

August is National Drug Drop Off Month in Canada, an...
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prescription drugs, children
Boy beating the heat wave

How to stay safe during BC’s third heat wave

August 10, 2021

Environment Canada has issued yet another heat warning for much of southern BC as temperatures are expected to soar to the high 30s C and even low 40s C Wednesday through the weekend. They have also cautioned that there is expected to be little relief at night increasing the potential for heat-...
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heat