@vjtiff.bsky.social
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PLEASE SHARE: #Cowichan Overdose Advisory has been extended.
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
PLEASE SHARE: #Cowichan Overdose Advisory has been extended.
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
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PLEASE SHARE: #Nanaimo Overdose Advisory
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
November 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
PLEASE SHARE: #Nanaimo Overdose Advisory
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
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Our 2025 Population Health Status Report takes a closer look at how people across our region are doing, highlighting real progress, and where more support is still needed.
Learn more: www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/new-report-highlights-health-gains-and-inequities-island-health-region
Learn more: www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/new-report-highlights-health-gains-and-inequities-island-health-region
November 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Our 2025 Population Health Status Report takes a closer look at how people across our region are doing, highlighting real progress, and where more support is still needed.
Learn more: www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/new-report-highlights-health-gains-and-inequities-island-health-region
Learn more: www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/new-report-highlights-health-gains-and-inequities-island-health-region
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Enjoy your Halloween treats & keep your smile healthy too!
Here’s how:
- Brush twice a day.
- Spit, don’t rinse. After brushing, wait 10-30 minutes before rinsing.
- Have treats with meals. Teeth need breaks to recover.
- Drink plain water after eating.
More simple tips: https://ow.ly/hQbq50Xkyu9
Here’s how:
- Brush twice a day.
- Spit, don’t rinse. After brushing, wait 10-30 minutes before rinsing.
- Have treats with meals. Teeth need breaks to recover.
- Drink plain water after eating.
More simple tips: https://ow.ly/hQbq50Xkyu9
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Enjoy your Halloween treats & keep your smile healthy too!
Here’s how:
- Brush twice a day.
- Spit, don’t rinse. After brushing, wait 10-30 minutes before rinsing.
- Have treats with meals. Teeth need breaks to recover.
- Drink plain water after eating.
More simple tips: https://ow.ly/hQbq50Xkyu9
Here’s how:
- Brush twice a day.
- Spit, don’t rinse. After brushing, wait 10-30 minutes before rinsing.
- Have treats with meals. Teeth need breaks to recover.
- Drink plain water after eating.
More simple tips: https://ow.ly/hQbq50Xkyu9
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PLEASE SHARE: #Victoria and #Sooke Overdose Advisory
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
To tell us about a toxic drug event/poisoning text OD to 253787.
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
To tell us about a toxic drug event/poisoning text OD to 253787.
October 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
PLEASE SHARE: #Victoria and #Sooke Overdose Advisory
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
To tell us about a toxic drug event/poisoning text OD to 253787.
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
To tell us about a toxic drug event/poisoning text OD to 253787.
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Many new parents expect feeding to come naturally. For Sarah, it didn’t—until a public health nurse showed her new techniques and reminded her she wasn’t alone.
Get support: https://ow.ly/MsOb50X6ivA
@bccbfi.bsky.social
Get support: https://ow.ly/MsOb50X6ivA
@bccbfi.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Many new parents expect feeding to come naturally. For Sarah, it didn’t—until a public health nurse showed her new techniques and reminded her she wasn’t alone.
Get support: https://ow.ly/MsOb50X6ivA
@bccbfi.bsky.social
Get support: https://ow.ly/MsOb50X6ivA
@bccbfi.bsky.social
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Small actions matter. A check-in, a kind word, or simply listening can help someone feel less alone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, there is support.
Find resources at ow.ly/erWJ50WUUuP
If you or someone you know is struggling, there is support.
Find resources at ow.ly/erWJ50WUUuP
September 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Small actions matter. A check-in, a kind word, or simply listening can help someone feel less alone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, there is support.
Find resources at ow.ly/erWJ50WUUuP
If you or someone you know is struggling, there is support.
Find resources at ow.ly/erWJ50WUUuP
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A new school year is a great time to refresh healthy habits.
Do you have kids in your life? Here are 3 things you can do:
- Encourage regular handwashing
- Support consistent daily routines
- Model good hygiene
Learn more at: ow.ly/PfN750WUg9B
Do you have kids in your life? Here are 3 things you can do:
- Encourage regular handwashing
- Support consistent daily routines
- Model good hygiene
Learn more at: ow.ly/PfN750WUg9B
September 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A new school year is a great time to refresh healthy habits.
Do you have kids in your life? Here are 3 things you can do:
- Encourage regular handwashing
- Support consistent daily routines
- Model good hygiene
Learn more at: ow.ly/PfN750WUg9B
Do you have kids in your life? Here are 3 things you can do:
- Encourage regular handwashing
- Support consistent daily routines
- Model good hygiene
Learn more at: ow.ly/PfN750WUg9B
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“When he died, I wanted to die,” says Gretchen Brown. “The grief is ongoing, and it’s unbearable.”
On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember every life lost, support families, and work to end the stigma together.
Read Gretchen’s full story: ow.ly/PXUn50WNUmb
@momsstoptheharm.bsky.social
On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember every life lost, support families, and work to end the stigma together.
Read Gretchen’s full story: ow.ly/PXUn50WNUmb
@momsstoptheharm.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
“When he died, I wanted to die,” says Gretchen Brown. “The grief is ongoing, and it’s unbearable.”
On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember every life lost, support families, and work to end the stigma together.
Read Gretchen’s full story: ow.ly/PXUn50WNUmb
@momsstoptheharm.bsky.social
On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember every life lost, support families, and work to end the stigma together.
Read Gretchen’s full story: ow.ly/PXUn50WNUmb
@momsstoptheharm.bsky.social
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Packing lunches for kids can feel like a daily battle. Here are a few simple tricks that can make it easier on you (and more fun for them).
Share these tips with another parent that’s preparing for back to school!
Learn more healthy eating habits at: ow.ly/K5Uc50WKw6B
Share these tips with another parent that’s preparing for back to school!
Learn more healthy eating habits at: ow.ly/K5Uc50WKw6B
August 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Packing lunches for kids can feel like a daily battle. Here are a few simple tricks that can make it easier on you (and more fun for them).
Share these tips with another parent that’s preparing for back to school!
Learn more healthy eating habits at: ow.ly/K5Uc50WKw6B
Share these tips with another parent that’s preparing for back to school!
Learn more healthy eating habits at: ow.ly/K5Uc50WKw6B
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Back-to-school ready? Make sure your child’s vaccines are, too.
A simple step today helps protect your child and their classmates.
Check vaccines before school starts: islandhealth.ca/immunizations
A simple step today helps protect your child and their classmates.
Check vaccines before school starts: islandhealth.ca/immunizations
August 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Back-to-school ready? Make sure your child’s vaccines are, too.
A simple step today helps protect your child and their classmates.
Check vaccines before school starts: islandhealth.ca/immunizations
A simple step today helps protect your child and their classmates.
Check vaccines before school starts: islandhealth.ca/immunizations
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If you have been affected by the overdose crisis, you are not alone.
On August 31:
- Find a local event to remember those we’ve lost & connect with others.
- Share a memory on the online memorial wall.
- Visit a purple chair memorial in your community.
More events here: ow.ly/cjOj50WIxgu
On August 31:
- Find a local event to remember those we’ve lost & connect with others.
- Share a memory on the online memorial wall.
- Visit a purple chair memorial in your community.
More events here: ow.ly/cjOj50WIxgu
August 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
If you have been affected by the overdose crisis, you are not alone.
On August 31:
- Find a local event to remember those we’ve lost & connect with others.
- Share a memory on the online memorial wall.
- Visit a purple chair memorial in your community.
More events here: ow.ly/cjOj50WIxgu
On August 31:
- Find a local event to remember those we’ve lost & connect with others.
- Share a memory on the online memorial wall.
- Visit a purple chair memorial in your community.
More events here: ow.ly/cjOj50WIxgu
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Smoke levels are high in East Vancouver Island (central) and Inland Vancouver Island.
If you have coughing, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, slow down and get medical advice by calling 8-1-1.
Learn more at islandhealth.ca/wildfires
If you have coughing, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, slow down and get medical advice by calling 8-1-1.
Learn more at islandhealth.ca/wildfires
August 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Smoke levels are high in East Vancouver Island (central) and Inland Vancouver Island.
If you have coughing, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, slow down and get medical advice by calling 8-1-1.
Learn more at islandhealth.ca/wildfires
If you have coughing, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, slow down and get medical advice by calling 8-1-1.
Learn more at islandhealth.ca/wildfires
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If you’re heading to a festival this summer, take time to plan ahead.
WILD Collaborative Harm Reduction Services makes it easier to stay safe.
Find them at:
- Pachena Bay Music Festival
- Sunfest Country
- Laketown Amphitheatre
- Phillips Backyard
- Rifflandia
Learn more: ow.ly/4VZr50WnYzA
WILD Collaborative Harm Reduction Services makes it easier to stay safe.
Find them at:
- Pachena Bay Music Festival
- Sunfest Country
- Laketown Amphitheatre
- Phillips Backyard
- Rifflandia
Learn more: ow.ly/4VZr50WnYzA
July 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you’re heading to a festival this summer, take time to plan ahead.
WILD Collaborative Harm Reduction Services makes it easier to stay safe.
Find them at:
- Pachena Bay Music Festival
- Sunfest Country
- Laketown Amphitheatre
- Phillips Backyard
- Rifflandia
Learn more: ow.ly/4VZr50WnYzA
WILD Collaborative Harm Reduction Services makes it easier to stay safe.
Find them at:
- Pachena Bay Music Festival
- Sunfest Country
- Laketown Amphitheatre
- Phillips Backyard
- Rifflandia
Learn more: ow.ly/4VZr50WnYzA
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You can now check estimated wait times at the 8 largest hospital Emergency Departments across the Island Health region.
Share this post with friends, family, & neighbours so they know what to expect and where to go when they need help.
Visit islandhealth.ca/find-care to explore your care options.
Share this post with friends, family, & neighbours so they know what to expect and where to go when they need help.
Visit islandhealth.ca/find-care to explore your care options.
July 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
You can now check estimated wait times at the 8 largest hospital Emergency Departments across the Island Health region.
Share this post with friends, family, & neighbours so they know what to expect and where to go when they need help.
Visit islandhealth.ca/find-care to explore your care options.
Share this post with friends, family, & neighbours so they know what to expect and where to go when they need help.
Visit islandhealth.ca/find-care to explore your care options.
Canadian-based The Metals Company (@themetalsco.bsky.social) is pushing to mine the deep sea. Canada must double-down to #StopDeepSeaMining and oppose the Mining Code that would open oceans to irreversible damage. @greenpeaceca.bsky.social Add your name to the petiton: act.gp/3ZXB5ll
Petition: Tell Canada to oppose the Mining Code and protect the deep sea from mining.
Sign the Greenpeace petition to tell Canada to oppose the Mining Code and protect the deep sea from mining.
act.gp
July 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Canadian-based The Metals Company (@themetalsco.bsky.social) is pushing to mine the deep sea. Canada must double-down to #StopDeepSeaMining and oppose the Mining Code that would open oceans to irreversible damage. @greenpeaceca.bsky.social Add your name to the petiton: act.gp/3ZXB5ll
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Many drownings happen in lakes, rivers and oceans, especially in July and August.
It happens fast. Water safety can save lives.
Learn more about water safety and drowning prevention: ow.ly/F1tb50WhcMV
It happens fast. Water safety can save lives.
Learn more about water safety and drowning prevention: ow.ly/F1tb50WhcMV
June 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Many drownings happen in lakes, rivers and oceans, especially in July and August.
It happens fast. Water safety can save lives.
Learn more about water safety and drowning prevention: ow.ly/F1tb50WhcMV
It happens fast. Water safety can save lives.
Learn more about water safety and drowning prevention: ow.ly/F1tb50WhcMV
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Concussions aren’t always obvious, but they’re always serious.
Parents: do you know the signs? Share this to help keep another kid safe.
Learn to spot the signs and when to seek care: parachute.ca/concussion
Parents: do you know the signs? Share this to help keep another kid safe.
Learn to spot the signs and when to seek care: parachute.ca/concussion
June 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Concussions aren’t always obvious, but they’re always serious.
Parents: do you know the signs? Share this to help keep another kid safe.
Learn to spot the signs and when to seek care: parachute.ca/concussion
Parents: do you know the signs? Share this to help keep another kid safe.
Learn to spot the signs and when to seek care: parachute.ca/concussion
Parents/caregivers of little ones, helmets are critical: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Island Health raises concussion awareness through impactful demonstration
Injury prevention and safety professionals with Island Health are raising awareness around concussions and the importance of helmets, marking Safe Kids Week from June 2-8.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Parents/caregivers of little ones, helmets are critical: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Port Alberni area overdose advisory
PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for #PortAlberni.
Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
April 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Port Alberni area overdose advisory
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The new Youth Health Centre at Quw’utsun Secondary is now open! Free, confidential health services for Cowichan youth (13-24), including mental health support, STI & pregnancy testing, immunizations, harm reduction, and more. Call 250-737-2653 or drop in during operating hours. ow.ly/4Cik50Vx1JV
April 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The new Youth Health Centre at Quw’utsun Secondary is now open! Free, confidential health services for Cowichan youth (13-24), including mental health support, STI & pregnancy testing, immunizations, harm reduction, and more. Call 250-737-2653 or drop in during operating hours. ow.ly/4Cik50Vx1JV