For World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), this year's theme is “prioritizing mental health in the workplace." It's a great opportunity to check in with our colleagues, our loved ones, and ourselves, about mental health and wellness. We can have conversations around our wholistic well-being and the steps we can take to nurture our spirit.

​​A copy of the full notification to accompany this release can be found he​r​e. Questions and answers are posted here. to reach the Support Centre, please call 1-844-723-6518 between the hours of 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Pacific time, Monday to Friday, or email cyberincident@fnha.ca. Emails can be sent ​at any time and a representative will respond within 48 hours of readin​g it during the Support Centre’s operating hours.

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.

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.

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.

The introduction of a new cervical cancer screening option in BC has many people wondering what to expect from the new test. This HPV Awareness Week (October 1 – 7), we spoke with Jennifer Cameron who has tried the new self-swab test so you can hear firsthand what to expect.

Interior Heath has issued a drug poisoning overdose alert for Kamloops and surrounding area due to increased fatal and ongoing non-fatal drug poisoning overdoses.

With the resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease in Canada, Island Health Public Health is encouraging everyone to ensure they’re up to date with their vaccinations. Vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way to protect yourself and your family from many preventable and potentially serious diseases; one of which, whooping cough (pertussis), is currently circulating in the region.

Island Health is notifying people who dined at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill Restaurant in Courtenay (1030 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay) about a possible exposure to hepatitis A.