BC Gov News

Canada celebrates World Breastfeeding Week Oct. 1-7, an international event designed to promote, support and encourage breastfeeding at the local, national and global levels to improve the health of mothers and babies around the world.

With kids back to school after summer vacation, life is starting to settle into routine. Help keep daily physical activity a part of your family's schedule and win some great prizes by joining in on the Healthy Families BC Walking Challenge.

British Columbia has the lowest smoking rate in Canada for the 12th year in a row at 14.3 per cent, says the 2010 Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey (CTUMS).

New simple, cost-effective planning tools are now available to capable adults wanting to plan for a time when they are unable to make their own decisions independently.

Congratulations to the grand prize winner of the Healthy Families BC contest, Holly McLennan of Pitt Meadows! Along with many other British Columbians, she took easy steps toward a healthier lifestyle by registering with Healthy Families BC.

A new $10-million provincewide program will benefit rural communities and support physicians by improving patient access to rural emergency services.

B.C. businesses now have access to a comprehensive guide that provides information on how to create a business environment that is safe and comfortable for seniors.

The Province has unveiled a suite of multimedia training resources that will support physicians and other health professionals to educate seniors in ways to prevent falls and stay healthy.