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How better sleep helps seniors stay sharp, active and resilient

How better sleep helps seniors stay sharp, active and resilient

Sleep plays a key role in protecting cognitive health and strengthening the immune system
Tackling B.C.’s opioid poisoning crisis with broader access to Naloxone Nasal Spray

Tackling B.C.’s opioid poisoning crisis with broader access to Naloxone Nasal Spray

B.C. Emergency Health Services paramedics responded to 40,543 opioid poisonings in 2024 – an average of 111 calls a day
Nanaimo couple shares their dementia journey to help reduce stigma

Nanaimo couple shares their dementia journey to help reduce stigma

Make a difference at the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, presented by Go Auto, on May 25 
Sooke dentist's mobile clinic aims to fill the cavity in rural health care

Sooke dentist's mobile clinic aims to fill the cavity in rural health care

Dr. Chris Bryant has converted an old BC Transit bus into a full-fledged dental clinic
Support for the Sandwich Generation: Family Caregivers of BC helps Vancouver Island families

Support for the Sandwich Generation: Family Caregivers of BC helps Vancouver Island families

Resources, workshops and connections boost caregiver resiliency
Heart health month: Essential tips for seniors to stay active and healthy

Heart health month: Essential tips for seniors to stay active and healthy

Work set to start on new $289M Island cancer centre in Nanaimo

Work set to start on new $289M Island cancer centre in Nanaimo

New facility at NRGH will provide prevention, detection and treatment for mid and north Island residents
Destination Greater Victoria launches wellness 'getaways' for new year

Destination Greater Victoria launches wellness 'getaways' for new year

The Intention program starts on Jan. 5
Nutritious breakfast options for seniors: Fuelling your day for better health

Nutritious breakfast options for seniors: Fuelling your day for better health

Breakfast is often hailed as the most important meal of the day, and for good reason.
Community's compassion and generosity are life-changing for Island family

Community's compassion and generosity are life-changing for Island family

Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island's Bear Essentials program a beacon of hope in challenging times