The Invisible Struggle Of Living With Arthritis
By Carleen Pauliuk, Western Canada Vice President, Arthritis Society Canada
Health
Honor Our Health Without Dieting
How often do we look into the mirror and make faces? While taking a selfie, we inhale deeply and tuck our tummy to look fit. We use Photoshop filters before posting our images. Go on a crash diet a week before our best friend’s wedding. Switching to pills and fat burners at the cost of possible side effects. All these are in the name of making us look good and fabulous!
Second hospital, new cancer centre breaks ground in Surrey
Construction of this new hospital and cancer centre is anticipated to be complete in 2029 and open in 2030
Healthcare Now: Bridging The Equality Gap South Of The Fraser”
In a resounding display of unity and concern for their community’s well-being, citizens from all walks of life will come together to stage a rally to overcome the alarming shortage of critical medical care resources for the South Fraser area.
Healing properties of medicine bags
Indigenous Health Liaisons who work for Fraser Health hand out more than 500 medicine bags every year to help with physical and spiritual healing.
What is the New Paradigm of Women’s Health & Fitness?
By Asma Kassam Women’s health and fitness has come a long way over the past 5 years. The old paradigm of extreme dieting, intensive…
Accidental ingestion of illegal “copycat” edible cannabis products causing serious harm to children
Issue Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the risk of serious harm if children accidentally consume edible cannabis. Health Canada is aware of several…
Neem – The Healer
What makes this tree worthy to be named “The Tree of the 21st Century?”
Water beads may pose life-threatening risks to young children
Issue Health Canada is warning parents and caregivers about the risks of water beads. These tiny beads, also known as jelly beads, hydroorbs, crystalsoil, sensorybeads or orb beads,…
British Columbians Still Can’t Access Communication Health Care
During Better Speech and Hearing Month, SHBC is demanding access to care for Children and Seniors
Advance Care Planning Day 2023
Life changes when you least expect it. Plan ahead for your future health care.
Province Takes Actions To Prevent Shortage Of Diabetes Drug
The Province is taking actions to ensure that diabetes patients in B.C. do not experience a shortage of the diabetes drug semaglutide (Ozempic) in…
Pandemic Anniversary Highlights Need For Expanded Bereavement Support Services
The COVID-19 pandemic, which killed millions across the world, had a dire impact on the ability of their loved ones to grieve. A study by Simon Fraser University researchers published in the journal Illness, Crisis & Loss, calls for expanding pandemic grief support programs and increasing public awareness of the existing supports available to help lessen the emotional toll.
iCON 2023 South Asian Health Forum
Take Charge of Your Health: Living Well Together with Diabetes
New patient resources developed by Canadian Blood Services help families share the constant need for more donors to join the stem cell registry
This past long weekend, many had the opportunity to cherish extra time with their families.