Chief Medical Health Officer Report identifies opportunities for the healthy development of children in Northern B.C

The importance of the health of children is the focus of a new Child Health Report from Northern Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer. The report highlights supports available for a healthy start for children in northern B.C., and areas that need to be addressed based on evidence-based research. Find it here

Silos becoming Systems at Castlegar workshop

Silos becoming Systems at Castlegar workshop

Silos to Systems: Castlegar Workshop Summary On February 28, 2014, folks in the West Kootenay/Boundary Region participated in the “From Silos to Systems: Building Partnerships for Healthy Communities” workshop. Hosted by Interior Health (IH), and co-facilitated by BC Healthy Communities on behalf of PlanH, this workshop brought together representatives from the regional district and local…

PlanH Local Leaders Cam: Duncan, Michelle Staples

In this video recorded at the 2015 UBCM Convention, Michelle Staples of the Duncan City Council reflects on the city’s partnership with House of Friendship and Community Kitchens to create a communal cob oven in a downtown park.  The project was collaboratively built and is a hub for community events as well as a connection…