Council on Health Promotion

Flooding is a seasonal hazard that many communities in the BC Interior encounter. It has become, and will likely continue to be, more frequent and more severe. Flooding affects not only health but... Read More

One of the major health challenges in an aging population is mobility impairment, along with the resulting cascade of negative health outcomes, including disability, loss of independence, and reduced... Read More

Vaccination is widely credited to Edward Jenner; the familiar tale of using fluid from a milkmaid’s cowpox blister to induce a boy’s immunity against smallpox marked the onset of an era of undeniable... Read More

In a country as diverse as Canada, health practitioners must be able to care for individuals from different backgrounds and cultures. Neglecting this crucial component of health can lead to health... Read More

The US Surgeon General recently issued an advisory on the youth mental health crisis, which was worsened by COVID-19, calling for swift, coordinated actions.[1] The situation in BC is similar. It is... Read More