Programs and Services IndexA | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | #'s Aboriginal Health - Find information on aboriginal health, initiatives, publications and resources. ActNow BC - The ActNow BC 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. Adult Residential Care Information - Find information on selecting and monitoring of licensed residential care facilities.
Child Care Information - Find information on selecting and monitoring of licensed child care facilities. Healthy Children - Find information and resources about the healthy development of infants and children in B.C., including publications such as Baby's Best Chance, Toddlers First Steps and the Child Health Passport. Communicable Disease and Addictions Prevention - provincial oversight of BC's immunization program, problematic substance use prevention, blood-borne pathogens including HIV/AIDS, mental health promotion and harm reduction strategies. Community Care Facilities Branch - Find information on legislation that covers child day care and adult and child residential care, policy and guidelines for licensed facilities, child care publications and Early Childhood Education.
Drinking Water - Find information on safe, reliable and accessible drinking water for all British Columbians.
Food Security - See Healthy Eating and Food Security.
Healthy Eating and Food Security - Learn about the services provided by the Ministry to support healthy eating and ensure food security, including links to resources on nutrition for children, adults and seniors, in a variety of environments, including at home, work, school and the community. Information also provided on trans fat and reducing obesity. Healthy Living Accomplishments Healthy Work Environments - Find information and resources for employers and employees to create healthy work environments by ensuring workplaces are physically safe, have a healthy workplace culture, and make the healthy choice, the easy choice.
Land Use and Environmental Planning - Public health provides input to waste management and other land-use planning initiatives. M Maternal Health - Find information and resources about maternal health in B.C., including initiatives about supporting breastfeeding and publications such as Baby's Best Chance. N Nutrition - See Healthy Eating and Food Security. O Office of the Provincial Health Officer - Find information, facts and reports on public health and current health issues in BC, as well as recommendations for improvements. P Provincial Health Officer - Find information, facts and reports on public health and current health issues in BC, as well as recommendations for improvements. Public Health Act - A new Public Health Act has been created to address current and emerging public health issues including new challenges in communicable disease prevention and control (e.g. SARS, pandemic influenza), health promotion and health protection, chronic disease and injury prevention, poisonings and bioterrorism threats. Public Health Protection - Provides information on legislation, policies and programs in the areas of environmental health protection, community care facilities, and emergency preparedness. R
Seniors - Find information and resources on seniors' health and services in BC, including the Information for Seniors guide. Sport and Recreation - British Columbia has a longstanding tradition of sport excellence and is Canada’s most physically active province. Womens Healthy Living Secretariat - Promoting the Health of Girls and Women in B.C. |
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