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It’s respiratory illness season - remember to practice healthy habits: · Get your updated flu and COVID-19 shots · Clean your hands well and often · Cover coughs and sneezes · Stay home if you’re sick Learn more: gov.bc.ca/HealthyHabitsBC #FluSeason #BritishColumbia #ProvinceOfBC

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Calling the right number helps get you the care you need. 🚨 911 is for health and safety emergencies requiring paramedics or other first responders. 📳 Dial 811 to connect with a health care professional who can provide information and resources you need. bcehs.ca/health-info/wh…

Calling the right number helps get you the care you need. 🚨 911 is for health and safety emergencies requiring paramedics or other first responders. 📳 Dial 811 to connect with a health care professional who can provide information and resources you need. bcehs.ca/health-info/wh…
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You can sign up to receive text message alerts about toxic drugs circulating in your community. Text JOIN to 253787 (ALERTS). The service is anonymous. Learn more at towardtheheart.com/alerts.

You can sign up to receive text message alerts about toxic drugs circulating in your community. Text JOIN to 253787 (ALERTS). The service is anonymous. Learn more at towardtheheart.com/alerts.
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There are a lot of benefits to not smoking, and they begin soon after stopping. Find out more benefits: healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/… Ready to start your quit journey? Quitnow.ca

There are a lot of benefits to not smoking, and they begin soon after stopping. Find out more benefits: healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/…  

Ready to start your quit journey? Quitnow.ca
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Heard of Weedless Wednesday? If you smoke marijuana regularly, we encourage you to take a break for 24 hours. Stopping for just 24 hours really improves your chance of quitting for good. healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health-…

Heard of Weedless Wednesday?  

If you smoke marijuana regularly, we encourage you to take a break for 24 hours.  

Stopping for just 24 hours really improves your chance of quitting for good.  

healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health-…
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GetCheckedOnline is an easy way to test for STIs without visiting a health care provider. ✔️Create a lab form from our online assessment ✔️Bring it to a participating lab to provide samples for testing ✔️Get your results online or by phone Visit GetCheckedOnline.com.

GetCheckedOnline is an easy way to test for STIs without visiting a health care provider.  

✔️Create a lab form from our online assessment 

✔️Bring it to a participating lab to provide samples for testing 

✔️Get your results online or by phone 

Visit GetCheckedOnline.com.
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It's peak respiratory illness time. Keep doing the things that work: • Clean your hands well and often • Cover your coughs and sneezes • Stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness when sick For vaccine info or to book an appointment: gov.bc.ca/HealthyHabitsBC

It's peak respiratory illness time. Keep doing the things that work:
• Clean your hands well and often
• Cover your coughs and sneezes
• Stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness when sick
For vaccine info or to book an appointment: gov.bc.ca/HealthyHabitsBC
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Whether you're coming from far away or nearby, planning your visit to BC Children's Hospital will help ensure a smooth trip. Learn about what to bring, where to stay and how to get to the hospital: ow.ly/ZBv250S4r1J

Whether you're coming from far away or nearby, planning your visit to <a href="/BCChildrensHosp/">BC Children's Hospital</a> will help ensure a smooth trip. Learn about what to bring, where to stay and how to get to the hospital: ow.ly/ZBv250S4r1J
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It’s never too late to quit smoking. In BC, there are free supports to help you or someone you care about. Get support from: Quitnow.ca Find out more: healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health-…

It’s never too late to quit smoking. 

In BC, there are free supports to help you or someone you care about. 

Get support from: Quitnow.ca  

Find out more: healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health-…
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If you are using substances, stay safe by not using alone. Download the Connect by Lifeguard app, which connects to emergency responders if you become unresponsive while using.

If you are using substances, stay safe by not using alone. Download the Connect by Lifeguard app, which connects to emergency responders if you become unresponsive while using.
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What do you know about button battery safety? Answer a short survey and enter in a draw to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Take the survey: bit.ly/bbsurveybc

What do you know about button battery safety? Answer a short survey and enter in a draw to win a $100 Amazon gift card! 

Take the survey: bit.ly/bbsurveybc
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BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre are committed to providing culturally safe patient care for Indigenous patients. Learn more: bcchildrens.ca/our-services/s…

BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre are committed to providing culturally safe patient care for Indigenous patients. Learn more: bcchildrens.ca/our-services/s…
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As we say goodbye to the Year of the Dragon, we welcome the Year of the Snake. The snake symbolizes wisdom, change, calmness, and creativity—qualities that can help us meet the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. Wishing everyone a prosperous Lunar New Year!

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Cold and snow is in the forecast. Follow these tips to stay safe. ☑️ Watch for ice or other slippery conditions. ☑️ Wear warm, waterproof footwear with a good grip. ☑️ Wear clothing that makes you visible to drivers. ☑️ Ensure drivers see you before crossing roads.

Cold and snow is in the forecast. Follow these tips to stay safe. 

☑️ Watch for ice or other slippery conditions. 

☑️ Wear warm, waterproof footwear with a good grip. 

☑️ Wear clothing that makes you visible to drivers. 

☑️ Ensure drivers see you before crossing roads.
Provincial Health Services Authority (@phsaofbc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Calling the right number helps get you the care you need. 🚨 911 is for health and safety emergencies requiring paramedics or other first responders. 📳 Dial 811 to connect with a health care professional who can provide information and resources you need. bcehs.ca/health-info/wh…

Calling the right number helps get you the care you need. 🚨 911 is for health and safety emergencies requiring paramedics or other first responders. 📳 Dial 811 to connect with a health care professional who can provide information and resources you need. bcehs.ca/health-info/wh…
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When shovelling snow, make sure you follow these tips to stay safe. ✅ Warm up before starting. ✅ Shovel many light loads instead of fewer heavy ones. ✅ Take frequent breaks.

When shovelling snow, make sure you follow these tips to stay safe.
✅ Warm up before starting.
✅ Shovel many light loads instead of fewer heavy ones.
✅ Take frequent breaks.
Provincial Health Services Authority (@phsaofbc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Calling the right number helps get you the care you need. 🚨 911 is for health and safety emergencies requiring paramedics or other first responders. 📳 Dial 811 to connect with a health care professional who can provide information and resources you need. bcehs.ca/health-info/wh…

Calling the right number helps get you the care you need. 🚨 911 is for health and safety emergencies requiring paramedics or other first responders. 📳 Dial 811 to connect with a health care professional who can provide information and resources you need. bcehs.ca/health-info/wh…
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You can sign up to receive text message alerts about toxic drugs circulating in your community. Text JOIN to 253787 (ALERTS). The service is anonymous. Learn more at towardtheheart.com/alerts.

You can sign up to receive text message alerts about toxic drugs circulating in your community. Text JOIN to 253787 (ALERTS). The service is anonymous. Learn more at towardtheheart.com/alerts.