Together for Health

Patient receiving vaccine

BC’s COVID-19 vaccination timeline: When will it be my turn?

February 1, 2021

With phase one of the province’s vaccine rollout well underway for high priority groups, many have been eagerly awaiting news on when it will be their turn to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Health officials have now released their early immunization schedule for the general public, including all...
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COVID-19 vaccination
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“How are you?” Normalizing mental health today and every day

January 25, 2021

In any normal year, one in every five Canadians is affected by a mental health issue or illness. But the last 11 months have been anything but normal. The stress, anxiety, fear, and loss brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health and well-being for most...
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mental health
Doctor providing elderly woman COVID vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines: are they safe?

January 5, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines are arriving in BC representing a significant turning point in the battle against the disease. While supplies are limited, the focus is to deliver the vaccine to the most high-risk groups to start, increasing the number of eligible individuals as supplies themselves increase....
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COVID19 vaccine
Holiday celebrations

How to safely celebrate the holidays

December 16, 2020

This time of year is typically filled with holiday cheer, good wishes, and opportunities to gather with friends, family, and loved ones in celebration. This year, however, it will look very different. BC’s social gathering restrictions are in place through the new year limiting our in-person get...
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holidays

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder amid COVID-19

November 20, 2020

The winter months can be tough for all of us. Cold temperatures, short days and less sunlight can make life feel more difficult to manage and can cause many to experience changes in mood with the changes in the weather. Combine that with the high levels of stress, anxiety and even depression...
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seasonal affective disorder, COVID-19