As temperatures rise this week, follow these tips to help you stay cool. Remember to check on people who may be more susceptible to heat. For more info, visit: ow.ly/6mQ350Sv2PA #bcheat

Communities across BC should prepare for hotter than usual temperatures. Here are six ways to help stay safe and cool during extreme heat. Learn more at gov.bc.ca/ExtremeHeat

Heat can be a serious health risk for seniors, children and people living with chronic conditions like mental illness. Indoor heat can be especially dangerous if you don’t have access to a cool indoor environment. Find a cooling centre near you ow.ly/Ytop50SvCkl #BCHeat

When it gets hot, spray your body down with water, wear a damp shirt, take a cool shower or bath, or sit with part of your body in water to cool down. Go to a shaded park, the pool, or air conditioned public building like community centres, libraries or malls.

Donor breastmilk has active beneficial properties and provides babies with antibodies to fight disease and infection. The demand for milk is high and new donors are always needed. Find out if you're eligible to donate: ow.ly/F0Ez50SAFNN

The B.C. health system has been impacted by the global Crowdstrike disruption, which is impacting our networks and computers. We have implemented contingency plans to ensure that our services remain operational, and that patient care is not disrupted to the best of our ability.

If you’re planning to give birth at @bcwomenshosp, consider donating cord blood to give life twice. Here's how it works: bcwomens.ca/our-services/l… #BCWomensHosp #CordBloodDonation #GiveLifeTwice #DonateCordBlood

July is #CordBloodAwarenessMonth. After a baby is born, the blood left in the umbilical cord is rich in lifesaving blood stem cells that can be used to treat over 80 diseases & disorders. Learn more about how you can donate and #GiveLifeTwice: ow.ly/zygn50SHIGs

Congratulations to WHRI members and their teams who were successful in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Spring 2024 Project grants! 🥳 🎉 👉 Click here for a full list of these funded research projects: whri.org/cihr-project-g…

We acknowledge the strength of Indigenous parents, caregivers and communities and celebrate their Milk Medicine journeys. Join the @FNHA Indigenous Milk Medicine Week webinars on August 8-14 at 1:30 PM PST to learn more: ow.ly/mvvR50SSpjw. #IMMW2024 #MindBodyMilkMedicine

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week highlights the importance of mental health in the lactation journey. Mental wellbeing is key to the overall wellness of lactating parents & their communities. Read the @FNHA Breastfeeding Wellness Tips: bit.ly/4fwafqF. #MindBodyMilkMedicine

Donor breastmilk has active beneficial properties and provides babies with antibodies to fight disease and infection. The demand for milk is high and new donors are always needed. Find out if you're eligible to donate: bcwomens.ca/our-services/l…

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week reminds us that human milk is the first traditional food and that human milk feeding is a basic human right. #FirstTraditionalFood #IMMW2024 ow.ly/lKtt50SSpyF ow.ly/sCrl50SSpA0

Are your child's vaccinations up to date? Back-to-school is a great time to check. Vaccines help protect kids from diseases like measles, mumps and whooping cough. Book an appointment with a pharmacist, a clinic or your primary care provider. HealthLinkBC.ca/ChildhoodVacci…

Leaders from @bcwomenshosp & Women's Health Research Institute joined Health Ministers Adrian Dix & Mark Holland as they announced the Governments of Canada and BC will work together to provide universal access to contraception, diabetes medication, and menopausal hormone replacement therapy.

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/CDCofBC) and Instagram (BC Centre for Disease Control) for public health info, updates, staff stories, education and more!

Donor breastmilk has active beneficial properties and provides babies with antibodies to fight disease and infection. The demand for milk is high and new donors are always needed. Find out if you're eligible to donate: ow.ly/QjUC50U7el0

Whether you're coming from far away or nearby, planning your visit to BC Women's Hospital will help ensure a smooth trip. Learn about what to bring, where to stay and how to get there: bcwomens.ca/our-services/y…

In general, women aged 40 and up can get their breasts screened for cancer. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer that's too small for you to feel. It's fast and easy to book a screening mammogram: ScreeningBC.ca/Breast

Donor breastmilk has active beneficial properties and provides babies with antibodies to fight disease and infection. The demand for milk is high and new donors are always needed. Find out if you're eligible to donate: bcwomens.ca/our-services/l…