Pharmasave owner leads a Mo'vement for cancer research
Graeme Carlson is growing a moustache. Not a significant feat on its own, although it has been at least 15 years since he sported one, but it’s the meaning behind it that counts. You see, Carlson’s mo’ is raising money and awareness for men’s health. But Carlson isn’t the only one sporting some new facial hair, nope, he wasn’t...
Rossland councillor wants improvements to rural emergency health services in the region
Coun. Kathy Wallace took a moment at the Oct. 22 regular council meeting in Rossland to reflect on "definite problems" that exist in rural health care, problems she identified as "another symptom in our province of small, rural areas not fitting the grid pattern of larger urban areas." Wallace is Rossland's appointed director...
Interior Health partners with local governments to build healthier communities
Imagine living in a community where you can walk or ride your bike safely, where the air is fresh and clean, and where healthy food and opportunities for physical activity are easily accessible and affordable for all. Through the Healthy Communities Initiative, Interior Health aims to make this vision a reality. ...
LETTER: Great time of year to think of others
To the Editor; Winter is almost upon us, and it is a good time to get out, volunteer at the Boundary Community Food Bank, and enjoy the company of others like you while supporting your community. We need fit and able people to help us help the less fortunate people of the Boundary. Contributing as little as three hours a...
Adults get info on healthy living
Les Johnson of GFTV takes a walk around the Adult Healthy Living Fair in Grand Forks Senior Secondary School and looks at what was offered, who was offering it ... and got chided for talking to his hand. Watch the video to learn what was happening last Saturday around Grand Forks!...
Flu vaccines in Kootenay Boundary still safe
In light of the recent temporary suspension of Novartis vaccine products (Agriflu and Fluad), Interior Health wishes to advise the public that our public flu clinics will continue as scheduled using our primary vaccine product Vaxigrip. Novartis products comprise less than 10% of the vaccine supply in Interior Health. Interior...
Moms get involved with breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding week was celebrated in October so it's a great time to ask feedback from mothers living in the West Kootenays / Boundary about their infant feeding choices. With support from Interior Health, the Nelson Breastfeeding Taskforce is initiating an anonymous study aimed at mothers with children up to three ...
Flu clinics have begun
Flu clinics across the Interior Health region have begun. Getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from the flu and its complications. Seniors, infants under five and people with chronic illness are most at risk of serious illness or complications that can result from the flu. “Many people ...
Relay for Life looking for volunteers to gear up for 2013
More than 1,000 volunteers across BC and Yukon are needed to help plan the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2013 Relay For Life and the Society is looking for your help in the Boundary. Relay For Life is a 12- to 24-hour fundraising event that takes place in more than 50 communities in BC and Yukon. Teams of 10 to 15 people relay ...
Caring communities can help reduce substance abuse
The use of substances affects every community in Canada. Substance use puts people at risk of disease and accidental overdose death. In 2009, the BC Interior had the second highest rate of injuries and overdoses attributed to illicit drugs (47.6 per 100,000 residents). These and other risks from drug use also negatively...
