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Family Day on Monday, February 8 is just around the corner. Besides being a welcomed mid-winter holiday, it’s also a day for families to spend some quality time together. This Family Day, we encourage

It’s all possible when you become a Registered Nurse in Nanaimo, B.C. http://ow.ly/etc

It’s #HeartMonth! Are you familiar with the symptoms of a heart attack? http://ow.ly/XNZmy

Making separate, special meals for kids doesn't help. Try these everyday practices to teach kids healthy eating as a life skill: http://ow.ly/XHIDN

It's all possible when you become a Registered Nurse in Nanaimo, B.C. http://bit.ly/NanaimoRN

Research shows that regular activity can helps with stress management and the ability to think more clearly. Find out how getting active can help your mental health: http://ow.ly/WODZv

#BellLetsTalk helped fund training for Island Health physicians to provide patients with a new form of mental health treatment. Thank you! Please SHARE.

"OCD is nothing to laugh at. It is a serious medical illness and there should be more compassion and understanding for people with [the disorder]." - Doreen Gee, living with OCD Do you know someone s

Confused about the difference between dementia and alzheimer's disease? Watch this video: http://ow.ly/WGgAi

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. How do you ensure your family eats healthily? http://ow.ly/WFvYc | #IslandHealthMag

Overdose Alert: Fatal overdoses have been occurring in the Capital and Nanaimo Regional Districts. People who use drugs are urged to use caution including carrying Naloxone, avoiding using alone. | N

While a diagnosis of dementia doesn’t necessarily lead to an automatic ban on driving, there will come a point when it is no longer wise to drive. Find out what you can do to help keep the road safe a

Bell Let’s Talk is just 7 days away. Get the dialogue about mental health started now – visit bell.ca/letstalk and download the Bell Let’s Talk conversation toolkit. Spread the word and help end the s

Congratulations on your retirement, Rowan, after 10 years of dedicated service! Read the story from The Eldercare Foundation at: http://gvef.org/aat-therapy-intervention-dog-rowan-retires/ or watch th

Make this your year to quit smoking. @QuitNow offers text, phone and chat support so you don't have to do it alone. Visit www.quitnow.ca/my-quit-centre/services

Don't let the cold weather keep you on the couch. Here are some tips for having a fun, safe, and active winter. http://ow.ly/WGggS

Vancouver Island Traditional Foods conference hosted by Kwakiutl First Nation celebrates Indigenous foods and local traditions. Watch: https://youtu.be/N9Jv3eFHlOY

Helping people share their stories can be a wonderful gift, for them and for their families. Do you have someone in your life with a story to share? Here are some tips to start the conversation: http:

Helping older people share their stories can be a wonderful gift, for them and for their families. Do you have someone in your life with a story to share? Here are some tips to start the conversation:

These hearty soup recipes are sure to warm a winter’s day. What's your favourite soup recipe? http://ow.ly/WG8D6 #IslandHealthMag