Cannabis
Cannabis use in Canadians aged 65 and older has nearly doubled since legalization (REPORT)
Around 4.9 million Canadians have reported using cannabis between mid-May to mid-June, 2019.
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Island Health extends medical warning for spike in overdoses in Victoria
Last week, a teenage girl from Langford passed away from an alleged overdose.
Health
Island Health opens first dedicated injectable opioid site in downtown Victoria
It’s the first of its kind on Vancouver Island.
Health
Victoria experiences spike in overdoses according to Island Health
More than double the usual amount of overdoses occurred last week.
Health
1 in 3 Canadian adults are not getting enough sleep (REPORT)
Here are Health Canada’s tips on improving your sleep
Health
BC calls on federal government to criminalize conversion therapy
“If you are gay, you do not need to be fixed. If you are trans, you are accepted here in B.C.”
Health
A new MRI scanner set to open in Nanaimo will reduce wait times on the island
There were over 11,264 scans made in Nanaimo last year.
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This Victoria skincare treatment will have your summer skin glowing (CONTEST)
Who wants to win some serious self-care? ????
Health
Vancouver Island’s first ever state-of-the-art cancer screening facility to open in Victoria
1,900 Island residents had to travel to Vancouver for their scans last year.
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There’s a dreamy new pop-up shop now open in the Bay Centre (CONTEST)
And you could win a gift pack full of their products! ????
Health
Construction has begun on new Duncan hospice centre
The centre will have private rooms, garden views, pull-out beds for family members, and more.
Family
Province invests $6.3M into family respite program for children with special needs
Over 1,300 families are expected to benefit from the funding.
Health
Victoria had the third highest number of suicides in BC in 2017 (REPORT)
Despite this, there has been a decrease in suicides across the province.
Health
Feds announce $100M investment to research Indigenous health at UVic
It is the federal government’s largest single investment into Indigenous health ever.
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This Vancouver Island business is giving away two FREE organic pillows (CONTEST)
Get a good night's sleep with Resthouse Sleep Solutions! ????
Health
Overdose deaths in BC are down 30% compared to 2018
Health officials are “cautiously optimistic” about the future.
Health
Province to fund nearly $100K in free menstrual products for vulnerable women
“Period poverty creates barriers and stigma, and leaves people isolated.”
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Experience the ultimate indulgence at the Spa at Ocean Pointe Resort (CONTEST)
Fancy a spa day? You could win one here! ????
Health
Island Health offers advice on safer drug use ahead of festival season this summer
Know the signs of an overdose and what to do if you see one occurring.
Health
Youth vaping increased by a shocking 74% in Canada last year (REPORT)
The Canadian Cancer Society is calling for the government to increase regulations.
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Get your health in check at this futuristic wellness practice in Victoria
Because who doesn't want to remove stress and increase energy? ????
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Here’s how you can combat boredom and exercise your brain for FREE
Games like crosswords and Sudoku keep your mind sharp!
Health
BC’s overdose crisis could have been twice as deadly without provincial harm reduction plan (STUDY)
Overdoses remain the leading cause of preventable deaths in BC
Crime
Health experts say BC police have become ‘de facto’ part of mental health system (REPORT)
They want to incorporate police into provincial mental health and addiction strategies.
Health
Trudeau announces $1.4 billion annual Canadian investment into women’s health worldwide
The money will support women’s health in Canada and abroad.
Community
Victoria’s 23rd annual Gutsy Walk to support Crohn’s disease research is happening this Sunday
Every hour, one new Canadian is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.
Community
This Victoria family hopes to film documentary about 6-year-old daughter’s extremely rare disease
Fewer than 200 people in the world have this illness that has no cure.
Health
Diabetes and arthritis patients in BC will soon have access to cheaper treatment options
"Biosimilar" drugs cost up to 50% less than their original counterparts
Health
BC’s newest breast milk collection depot opens on Vancouver Island
Donations are sent to the provincial milk bank for distribution.
Health
Canadian Paediatric Society wants free birth control for youth under 25
Roughly 50,000 unplanned pregnancies occur among people under 25-years-old
Health
BC “catch-up” immunization program administers over 3,800 measles-containing vaccines in one month
A 106% increase since the same time frame last year
Health
Health Canada lowers ban on blood donations by gay men
Three reductions have been made since Canada’s 1977 lifetime ban.
Health
New measles case on southern Vancouver Island prompts immunization reminder
There is very low risk of transmission of the infection from this case
Health
$1 million expansion coming to Sooke’s primary care health clinic
Upgrades include the hiring of 2 new doctors and 3 nurses.
Health
GPM brand pea shoots recalled across Canada due to Listeria contamination
Symptoms include vomiting, nausea, severe headache, and more.
Health
BC barely passed its review of policies to reduce alcohol-related trauma (REPORT)
We received a D- grade overall ????
Health
Province expands mental healthcare support for nurses, healthcare assistants, and 911 operators
Workers in these fields regularly encounter traumatic situations.
Health
UVic researcher awarded $1 million grant to fund his cancer research
He’s designing a diet-based immunotherapy.
Health
Island Health warning of possible measles exposure at several locations in Victoria (UPDATED)
Authorities have also asked unvaccinated students of Selkirk Montessori to stay home until May 3rd.
Health
Island Health confirms sixth case of measles in Victoria within two weeks
People who were at the Royal Oak shopping complex at the given dates and times may have been exposed to the infection
Health
These two Victoria hospitals are among the top 15 in Canada (REPORT)
Based on a survey of medical professionals, patients, and key performance indicators for each hospital
Health
Two Victoria hostels alerted after Island Health confirms case of tuberculosis
The visitor stayed in both hostels.
Health
Third case of measles confirmed in Greater Victoria
People may have been exposed to the disease at two locations in Brentwood Bay
Health
36,000 patients are currently in search of family doctor in Esquimalt (REPORT)
The municipality currently has just one walk-in clinic
Community
GoFundMe launched for Langford family after infant suffers head injury from fall at daycare
“Now I never want to leave my daughter…”
Health
10-year-old West Shore patient Hannah Day diagnosed with cancer for the third time
Tests have revealed several tumours in her brain and spine
Health
Island Health confirms two cases of measles at Royal Jubilee Hospital
Individuals may have been exposed to the disease at the given dates and times
Health
Provincial legislation moves to eliminate MSP premiums by 2020
The model shifted to the Employer Health Tax this year.
Health
Case of whooping cough makes its way to Sidney Elementary School
Families are being reminded to check immunization records.
Health
Island Health employee fired following Nanaimo hospital privacy breach
102 individuals had their records illicitly accessed.