Health & Wellness Resources Available by Health Region
North Region
Main health authority web page – http://www.northernhealth.ca
Links to specific programs, self-help topics and community contacts – http://www.northernhealth.ca/Your_Health/Programs/
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Interior Region
Main health authority web page – http://www.interiorhealth.ca/
To access information and services on health and wellbeing, click the “Choose Health” or “Health Services” options from the toolbar on the main web page.
Vancouver Island Region
Main health authority web page – http://www.viha.ca
Links to a variety of information and community services on health and well-being – http://www.viha.ca/about_viha/departments_and_services/
Vancouver Coastal Region
Main health authority web page – http://www.vch.ca/
Links to information regarding health and well-being –
http://www.vch.ca/home/
Links to resources and programs on health and well-being – http://www.vch.ca/your_health/
Fraser Region
Main health authority web page – http://www.fraserhealth.ca/
Links to information and services to support healthy living – http://www.fraserhealth.ca/your_health/healthy_living/
ActNowBC is a province-wide chronic disease prevention strategy (e.g. cancer, coronary heart problems, diabetes, etc.). The goals of ActNowBC are to:
- Make BC one of the healthiest jurisdictions to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Build community capacity to create healthier, more sustainable and economically viable communities
- Improve the health of British Columbians by reducing tobacco use, eating healthy foods, being more physically active and making healthy choices during pregnancy
- Reduce demand on the health care system
Various ministries and government partners have developed programs and resources to assist British Columbians in making healthy choices. The ActNowBC website provides links to information, resources, and initiatives which can assist in preventing the onset of chronic disease and help reduce the risk of chronic disease conditions.
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