Health Features

Health Features

Health Features highlight common health concerns that affect British Columbians. They provide an overview of the topic and direct you to related resources and services.

Topics include seasonal information, disease outbreaks and health programs. You will also find topics that address mental health or substance use information.

Some health features are also available in Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Summer food safety

Summer is a time for barbecues, picnics and camping trips. However, fun outdoor meals can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food poisoning) without thoughtful care and preparation.
Vaping

Vaping

Electronic cigarettes may cause health risks and have not been fully evaluated for safety and quality by Health Canada.
Elder abuse

Elder abuse

Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety.
Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease is a very severe disease which originates in wild animals most often in remote villages of Central and West Africa.
Chiropractic

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care provides diagnosis and treatment for problems related to your muscles, joints, nerves, and spine.
Beat the Heat

Beat the heat

Overheating during hot weather can harm your health and cause heat related-illnesses.
Back to school

Back to school

Whether your child is starting school for the first time or getting ready to graduate it is important that they stay safe and create healthy habits.
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