This is my family’s story about feeding our first child, Soren. Feeding was not as easy as I had anticipated. With the support of our local midwife, my dedicated partner, and a lactation consultant, we were able to reach our goal of feeding him my milk directly from my breasts. I hope this story can inspire others to ask for support when you need it, and accept it when it comes your way. Breastfeeding doesn’t always look exactly how we imagined it would be, but it can be a beautiful journey nonetheless.
In Canada, National Breastfeeding Week is Oct. 1-7. At the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), we celebrate all opportunities to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding, and we honour all families who are taking care of little ones though life's challenges.
There has been an increase in overdoses in the community of Prince George. With colder temperatures, the risk of overdose can increase due to isolation and decreased tolerance due to the impacts of cold weather on the body. Identify safe locations to use, such as a local OPS or with a friend.
Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations |VANCOUVER – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has concluded its investigation of a cybersecurity incident that occurred on May 13, 2024, and is notifying First Nations people in BC if and how they have been impacted.
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is alerting the public about a passenger with measles who is known to have travelled through Vancouver International Airport between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 16.
As Halloween approaches, the Province is reminding parents and caregivers to be on alert and check all candy and treats their kids receive to ensure no cannabis products were accidently handed out.
There has been an increase in overdoses in the community of Prince Rupert linked to drugs sold as “down”. Overdoses occurring when drugs are smoked, individuals require multiple doses of naloxone to reverse.
Travellers are being alerted to potential exposure to measles on flights to and from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on October 16.
Today, Fraser Health launched our annual influenza and COVID-19 immunization campaign to raise awareness in the region about the importance of getting both vaccines.
Unregulated toxic drugs claimed the lives of 187 British Columbians in August and 183 in September, according to the BC Coroners Service.