Preemie birth experience highlights need for Terrace NICU
Campaign aims to keep neonatal care Close to Home for babies and families
Ten ways to maintain brain health and reduce risk of dementia
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and throughout the month, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is sharing the stories of people affected by dementia to help challenge stigma and raise awareness of the organization’s support services. Here in the Yukon, that includes Don Cheeseman, a Whitehorse resident living with dementia himself.
Resilience shines in the face of dementia, inspires hope this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Having spent thirteen years in social services as a successful employment counsellor, Art Harrison of the West Kootenay region was prompted to make a change in his own career due to burnout. Recognizing the demand for IT support, he sought out education to deepen his understanding of technology but found himself encountering a roadblock while trying to pass an online Microsoft course. This unexpected challenge forced Art to confront the fact that something had changed so, in 2017 his doctor connected him with the UBC Brain Health Centre in Vancouver and in June 2019 he finally got answers in the form of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Hearing health is health: Kick off 2024 by prioritizing healthy aging
How healthy aging can help support Canada’s growing health care crisis
How a simple gift transforms lives of Island children + families
Community is vital to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island’s work
Abbotsford rehab centre revolutionizes holistic care with a multidisciplinary approach
New patient-centered location offers same-day appointments
Don’t let struggles with sleep and stress follow you into 2024
Adaptogens and supplements can help you balance the stress and get a good night’s sleep
The loss of our hearing affects far more then our ability to hear
From our independence to friendships, addressing hearing loss adds immeasurable value to life
How much does a hearing test cost?
Not all hearing tests are created equal, so how can you tell the difference?
Good health in 2024 starts with a good night’s sleep
Make 2024 your year by prioritizing your health and wellbeing! Whether you need to work on staying active or making healthier choices, one of the easiest ways to improve your health is by improving your sleep.
Creating more room for care – including crucial mental-health support – at BC Cancer – Victoria
Joanne Falvai and her husband, Mark, ordered in a family-favourite, Thai food, one night in 2020 – after which they broke it to their three boys that their mom had brain cancer. As the news settled in, Joanne recalls the reaction of her then 9-year-old twins and 12-year-old.
Hearing support technology doesn’t start – or stop – with hearing aids
Go from ‘Can you repeat that’ to ‘Roger, over and out’ with Roger technology
Moving from the land Down Under, Island audiologist helps bring Ears to You
Meet your audiologist: Allison Young from Ears to You
Specialists at VGH gave Sheila her life back
Gifts made to ‘Honour Your Angel’ help to transform health care and save lives
Help ‘Build a Room’ for Saanich Peninsula Hospital’s ACU
Donate to the ACU renovation campaign by Dec. 31 for a 2023 tax receipt
Help give Delta seniors a home the deserve, close to home
Coming Home Campaign donations made by Dec. 31 will bring a 2023 tax receipt
Accelerating access for oral cancer patients in the Fraser Region
Few would consider accidentally biting their tongue lucky. But for Rosalyn Salanguit, the injury saved her life. Now, she’s sharing her story to bring awareness for the importance of oral cancer care close to home.
Choosing a mouthguard your young athlete will actually wear
When fit matters, ‘off the shelf’ may not be the best solution
Why hearing care needs to be as unique as you are
Sophisticated solutions for every lifestyle and budget – including up to $2,000 off hearing aids!
Terrace NICU project puts families at the heart of care
New hospital unit will provide urgent maternal and newborn care, close to home