Together for Health

Family hiking outside

Tick Talk: Knowing BC’s high-risk areas can keep you safe

May 31, 2022

With the summer months also comes the season to be extra mindful of ticks and tick-borne illnesses, especially the most common Lyme disease, which can affect individuals of any age and can lead to serious health issues.

What are ticks?

A tick is a small, dark,...
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Lyme disease, ticks
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#GetReal about how to help those struggling with mental health

May 2, 2022

Throughout the course of the pandemic, we’ve all likely experienced unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety, and we’ve probably also felt a deterioration in our mental health. As well, very few of us now have not been impacted in one way or another by COVID-19. It is through these shared...
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Flooded park in Victoria BC

The importance of Earth Day each and every day

April 21, 2022

On April 22, a billion people from 192 countries around the world will come together to celebrate Earth Day – a day about raising public awareness about environmental issues affecting our planet and, over the last few years, protesting climate change and global warming. Yet despite celebrating...
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climate change, global warming
Father and son in the forest

The health benefits of green spaces

April 6, 2022

Have you ever spent your lunch break at a nearby park and felt the stress of the day ease away? Or spent time in nature and felt your overall mood improve? If so, then you’ve experienced first-hand one of the many health benefits of green spaces which can positively impact both our mental and...
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Doctor speaking to elderly patient

COVID-19 antivirals: What you need to know

February 16, 2022

Recently Health Canada approved the use of two antiviral treatments, Paxlovid and Sotrovimab, which can help reduce an individual’s risk of severe disease and hospitalization upon a positive COVID test. With both of these medications now available in BC, here’s everything you need to know about...
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