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.

Advance care planning

Advance care planning

Advance care planning is the process of thinking about and writing down your wishes or instructions about future health care treatment.
Be drug smart

Be drug smart

Drug-related overdoses and deaths are a serious concern. Be drug smart if you are taking or planning on taking drugs, or know someone who takes drugs.
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Get the HPV vaccine

Getting the HPV vaccine when you're young protects against several cancers later in life.
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When to visit the emergency room

The Emergency Room (ER) in hospitals can be very busy. Always go to the ER if you have been in a major accident or for potentially life-threatening symptoms
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Healthy living during winter

The winter season is often a time for celebrating with family and friends. Learn about how you and your family can stay active and eat well throughout the winter.
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Mpox

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a virus that spreads through close or skin-to-skin contact.
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