As of July 8, 2025, there is one active, contagious measles case and 10 patients are hospitalized. In 2025, there have been 102 cases of measles reported across all five regional health authorities in B.C.
Summer is here, ushering in the unofficial festival season. Island Health has tips for festival fun to help keep the vibes high and risks low.
Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Kamloops and surrounding area for Pink Chunks sold as DOWN containing Ketamine and Fluorofentanyl.
What is a plant-based diet?A plant-based eating pattern is made up of mostly plant foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seed
Why is protein important?Protein is an essential nutrient for your health and is found in many foods. Your body uses protein for energy and to:Build a
Amounts of protein in foodFoodServing sizeApproximate protein (g)Tempeh, cooked150 g (5 oz)27Meat or poultry, cooked75 g (2 ½ oz)22Fish or seafood, co
High risk of overdose and fatal overdose. An increase in the detection of carfentanil in Down (opioid) samples in the Interior Health Region has been detected over the past month.
Water activities can be a lot of fun and a great way to cool down, but drowning is a danger we all need to think about. Children under the age of five are among the most at risk of drowning.
Getting injured may seem just a part of life. Every one of us has at least stubbed our toe on furniture, or slipped and fallen. However, it is important to remember that many injuries are preventable.
As we spend more time outdoors this summer, it’s important to protect yourself and your children from tick bites, because some ticks carry Lyme Disease.
DOWN contains fluorofentanyl, ketamine and benzodiazepine
