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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When … see Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (HealthLinkBC File #70). Support and counselling Individual, family, and small group … HeretoHelp . For additional mental health and substance use support in your area, search HealthLinkBC's FIND Services …
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… . On this page: Emergency preparedness Before a wildfire During a wildfire Evacuation information Health care for … please contact your local government to receive emergency support services. To find the Emergency Program Coordinator … during a wildfire Government of British Columbia: Emergency Support Service program Seniors may need special support in …
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… page: Staying healthy this fall Understanding health risks during fall Staying healthy this fall Back to school For … of nutritious foods and drinking plenty of water will support your immune system and help keep you healthy during … including COVID-19 and influenza (flu). For resources to support you during respiratory illness season including …
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… room with computers, phone or TV. Access to medical support, support staff and individualized help from a caseworker may … protection from Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure during extreme cold weather. Emergency warming centres and …
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… East and West Africa have reported Zika cases. Sexual partners of people who have recently visited areas where … to the virus through sexual contact with an infected partner. Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika … health issues such as Zika virus, providing technical support to countries, and setting norms and standards.  … …
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… smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the Opioid Treatment Access Line … to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and support. The service, covered by BC PharmaCare, is available …
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… for a variety of situations including: hospital care during and after routine surgery, care in the event of an … general information about advance care planning, caregiver support, end of life care, and organ donation, please visit: … Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney …
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… Lower –Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG). Using cannabis during pregnancy may affect your baby. For information about … illness, live in Canada and have a medical doctor's support, you can apply for accessing cannabis for medical … and more. HeretoHelp HeretoHelp is a project of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. Seven …
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… as flooding, and what you can to do stay safe and healthy during and after a flooding event in your area by using the … Flooding Preparedness Guide . On this page: Before a flood During a flood Dealing with stress and trauma After a flood Before a flood Emergency preparedness During flooding roads may be closed, you may be cut off from …
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… of COPD include: Shortness of breath (dyspnea), especially during physical activities Chronic cough or wheezing … improve your quality of life. QuitNow provides one-on-one support and resources in multiple languages to help your … strategy to quit. For more information, visit their Find Support page BC Smoking Cessation Program helps cover the …